New Delhi, March 20 -- Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, the former India leg-spinner turned respected cricket voice, has stepped away from his role with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) commentary panel. The 60-year-old made the announcement on X, ending a career that spanned more than two decades in the broadcast box.

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan posted simply: "I am retiring from commentary for BCCI." When fans pressed for details in replies, he opened up about years of feeling sidelined. He pointed out that despite his experience, he was overlooked for key on-field duties like conducting the toss and presentation ceremonies.

"If I have not been used for TOSSES and PRESENTATION for 23 years, and new comers come in do pitch report T...