If he takes up the job, Laxman will have to give up the role of Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor, as well as that of commentator and analyst
ESPNcricinfo understands that Laxman, who is currently in the UAE working as a commentator and analyst for the T20 World Cup for the host broadcaster, is awaiting clarity on his role and other details from the board before deciding on the move.
The NCA head will have to be be based in Bengaluru. The academy is headquartered in the city – presently at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium premises. The BCCI has begun construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility on the outskirts of the city, the approvals for which were obtained late last year. If Laxman does take over, it will mean moving base from Hyderabad, his hometown.
If Laxman does take up the NCA role, he would have to give up all of those positions to avoid any conflict-of-interest issues – a former player/official is barred from holding more than one position within the BCCI framework simultaneously.
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