India, Aug. 14 -- VVS Laxman could be in line for a major new role within Indian cricket as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) considers a reshuffle of key positions in September. According to reports, the board is discussing the creation of a Director of Cricket position, with Laxman emerging as a potential candidate for the expanded role.

The development comes after months of speculation about Laxman's future with the Indian team. While he had previously been mentioned as a possible option for the red-ball coaching setup, reports suggested he was not keen on taking up a conventional coaching role. The proposed Director of Cricket position could instead give the former India batter a broader influence over the country's cr...