Asked if the three greats would be paid for their services, Thakur said, “Advisory committee members are honorary.”
“I am glad that when Sourav, Sachin and Laxman were approached, everybody agreed in minutes. The passion and commitment level shown by the former cricketers is exceptional,” he added.
Congratulating S Ravi for becoming only the second Indian umpire to make the ICC’s Elite Panel, Thakur said the BCCI has been focusing on the officials’ performance.
