Ex-India star quits commentary, alleges ‘colour discrimination’ in BCCI setup

 Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel. He cited a lack of opportunities for toss and presentation ceremonies over two decades. Sivaramakrishnan indicated this was a long-standing pattern. He also suggested colour discrimination might be a factor. His retirement highlights issues within TV production. Sivaramakrishnan was a prominent leg-spinner in the 1980s. Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel. He cited a lack of opportunities for toss and presentation ceremonies over two decades. Sivaramakrishnan indicated this was a long-standing pattern. He also suggested colour discrimination might be a factor. His retirement highlights issues within TV production. Sivaramakrishnan was a prominent leg-spinner in the 1980s.