Laxman Sivaramakrishnan retires from BCCI commentary panel

Former Indian cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan announced his retirement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India commentary panel on Friday, ending a broadcasting career that spanned more than two decades. The 60-year-old legspinner, known for his expertise on spin bowling, cited a persistent lack of opportunities for key on-air roles such as conducting tosses and postmatch presentations as the primary reason for his decision.

In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, Sivaramakrishnan expressed frustration over being overlooked for these duties despite his long tenure. "I am retiring from commentary for BCCI," he wrote. He elaborated that for 23 years, including periods when Ravi Shastri served as India's coach, he had not been assigned such responsibilities, while newcomers handled pitch reports, tosses, and presentations. When a user suggested his skin color might be a factor, Sivaramakrishnan replied, "You are right. Colour Discrimination."

Sivaramakrishnan hinted at deeper issues within television production, stating, "My retirement is nothing great. But a story of tv production unfolds. Soon you will see the bigger picture." In another post, he added, "This...