Laxman named interim coach for Asia Cup

V.V.S.Laxman named interim coach for Indian Cricket team for Asia Cup 2022. Rahul Dravid who was regular coach tested positive for Covid. Laxman will be incharge until R Dravid recovers from Covid-19 and can join the team.

Laxman coached India for the Ireland and recently concluded Zimbabwe series. India so far won all the matches under him.

“Mr Laxman who travelled with 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 tested negative and is cleared by the BCCI medical team,” said the offical BCCI media release

India campaign in Asia Cup begins on August 28th against Pakistan.