VVS charm to revisit Eden

Laxman is CAB batting consultant

Kolkata: Former India batting great VVS Laxman has been appointed batting consultant in Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)'s Vision 2020 Project due to the initiative of association's joint secretary and Laxman's long-time India team colleague Sourav Ganguly.

His best cricketing achievement happened on the hallowed Eden Gardens turf and VVS Laxman feels that it's time he repays something back to 'City of Joy' which has showered unadulterated love on him.

Laxman, who is also associated with Hyderabad Cricket Association, said he would spend at least 30 days a season giving tips to "score runs".

"Over the period of next year, I'll be coming spending here for at least 30 days. We'll work out what's best for myself as well as the youngsters," Laxman told reporters at the Gardens.

"The ultimate aim for a batsman is to score runs. Run making is also a technique along with the skill. I'm looking forward to contribute."

Laxman would be joined by Muttiah Muralitharan as the spin bowling consultant as the Lankan spin wizard is set to join the youngsters on November 1.

Excited to take up the challenge, Laxman said:"It's great to be back at Eden Gardens. I've always enjoyed coming here not only because I've done well on this ground but the kind of welcome I get from the people of Kolkata it's always been great to see.