ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Professional Journey & Contributions

Former International Cricketer – Indian National Team

Represented India in both Test and One-Day Internationals (ODIs) as a wicketkeeper-batsman, with an exemplary and prolific domestic career spanning nearly two decades.

Domestic Cricket Legend

Amassed 7,300+ first-class runs, including 22 centuries, establishing himself as one of the most prolific performers in Indian domestic cricket.

Former National Selector – BCCI

Played a pivotal role in India’s player selection framework, shaping national team composition and contributing to the emergence of next-generation talent.

General Manager – Cricket Operations, BCCI

Led the operational revamp of Indian cricket’s domestic structure, focusing on tournament design, high-performance systems, and governance reforms. Oversaw the implementation of progressive

Cricket Commentator, Analyst, and Thought Leader

A respected voice in the cricketing community, offering deep insights into the game through broadcast media and strategic consultancy roles.

SYED SABA KARIM

Advisory Role at Sportosphere

Mr. Karim’s guidance will empower our pursuit for excellence in sports development and strengthen our quest to build sports ecosystem of global standards, blending athlete development, coach education, and high- performance frameworks.

His support will be pivotal in:

Shaping Athlete Development Pathways: Bringing best practices of international repute into grassroots and elite training models.

Coach Education and Talent Systems: Guiding the creation of structured, sustainable, and scalable coach education program.

Sports Governance & Operational Excellence: Strategic frameworks that ensure professionalism, transparency, and operational rigor in all our initiatives.

Infrastructure & Centre of Excellence Models: Mentoring the designing and refining of the operational and performance models for high-performance centres like MPMSC (Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre) and prospective facilities.

Long-Term Vision and Policy Advisory: Providing strategic oversight on Sportosphere’s vision to become a catalyst for change in Indian sports arena, enabling sustainable athlete ecosystems.

A Legacy of Excellence, Now Guiding the Future

Syed Saba Karim’s presence on Sportosphere’s Advisory Board reflects our commitment to integrity, excellence, and purposeful growth. His lifelong dedication to advancing Indian cricket aligns with our ambition to redefine how sport is nurtured, taught, and celebrated in India.