VVS Laxman named interim Head Coach for Asia Cup 2022: Only a few days are left for the 2022 Asia Cup to begin. Before the start of this tournament, the Indian Cricket Board has taken a big decision. In fact, VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy and former veteran batsman who played the role of head coach on the Zimbabwe tour, has been appointed as the interim head coach of Team India.
Let us tell you that VVS Laxman has joined Team India under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma in Dubai. BCCI has sent him to Dubai as a substitute for Rahul Dravid. Earlier, he has played the role of head coach of Team India in the T20 series against Ireland and the ODI series against Zimbabwe.
The BCCI issued a press release saying that Mr VVS Laxman, Head Cricket, NCA will be the interim head coach for Team India (Senior Men) for the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2022 to be played in UAE.
The press release further stated that Laxman, who traveled with the Indian team playing the ODI series in Zimbabwe, will oversee the team’s preparations in the absence of Mr. Rahul Dravid, who tested positive for COVID-19 before the team’s departure to the UAE. did.
Rahul Dravid is Corona positive
Just before the start of the Asia Cup, Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid got corona infected. Rahul Dravid being Kovid positive is a major setback for Team India’s preparations in the Asia Cup. Let us tell you that the campaign of Team India in the Asia Cup is to start on August 28. Team India will face Pakistan in its first match.
Rahul Dravid will join the team if negative
The Indian Cricket Board has made it clear in its press release that the BCCI medical team is keeping an eye on Rahul Dravid. At the same time, as soon as his corona report comes negative, he will join Team India.
