The NCA chief VVS Laxman has been appointed because the interim head coach of the Indian cricket group for the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2022 on Wednesday. Laxman was there with the Indian group on their tour to Zimbabwe. He will substitute Rahul Dravid who’s down with Covid.
Dravid has been beneath isolation. He examined optimistic on Tuesday earlier than the group’s departure to the United Arab Emirates and can be part of them as soon as he assessments detrimental and is cleared by the BCCI medical group. India will start their Asia Cup marketing campaign on August 28 with a sport in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan.
NEWS – VVS Laxman named interim Head Coach for Asia Cup 2022.
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The BCCI launched an official assertion which said, “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 the UAE”.
It additionally added, “Mr Laxman, who travelled with the Indian team that played the ODI series in Zimbabwe will oversee the team’s preparation in the absence of Mr Rahul Dravid, who tested positive for COVID-19 before the team’s departure to the UAE. Mr Dravid will join the team once he tests negative and is cleared by the BCCI Medical Team”.
