Delhi: Amid the Indian Test team’s poor performance, reports of Gautam Gambhir being replaced by VVS Laxman as head coach have been circulating. Laxman himself has now put an end to these speculations. He revealed that he was offered the opportunity to become the Indian team’s head coach in 2023, but declined due to personal reasons.

Laxman was set to become head coach in 2023

Laxman, the former legendary batsman of the Indian cricket team and head of the Center of Excellence (CoE), has made a significant revelation about his career. Laxman revealed that he was set to become the Indian team’s head coach in 2023, but due to personal reasons, he declined the position.

Following the Indian team’s consistently poor performance in Test cricket, reports emerged that the BCCI might appoint Laxman as head coach in place of Gambhir. However, Laxman has dismissed these reports.

Laxman stated that he had spoken to the then BCCI Secretary Jay Shah twice about this matter. Jay understood his circumstances and respected his decision.

Laxman said that the BCCI gave him complete freedom to work in his own way. That’s why he continued his work with the organization.

Laxman then became the head of the CoE

Laxman explained that after declining the head coach position, he decided to work with the BCCI for two more years. During this time, he was given the responsibility of the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Laxman said that he had promised the BCCI that even though he was not taking on the role of head coach, he would work to strengthen the entire CoE system. His goal was to develop better structures, processes, and regulations within the CoE so that Indian cricket could benefit in the future.

FAQ

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Why did VVS Laxman not become India’s head coach in 2023?

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According to Laxman, he had the opportunity to become head coach in 2023, but due to personal reasons, he declined the position.

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What responsibilities does VVS Laxman currently hold?

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VVS Laxman heads the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), formerly known as the National Cricket Academy (NCA).