VVS Laxman to Coach Team India on Ireland Tour as BCCI Decides to Rest Rahul Dravid – Reports

BCCI opts to manage workload by resting Rahul Dravid for the three-match T20I series against Ireland, with VVS Laxman set to step in as head coach alongside NCA coaching staff.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made the decision to rest Rahul Dravid for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland. As a result, VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy will step in and coach the Indian cricket team for the tour.

VVS Laxman to Coach Team India on Ireland Tour as BCCI Decides to Rest Rahul Dravid - Reports

According to reports, VVS Laxman will replace Rahul Dravid as the head coach for the India National Cricket Team’s tour of Ireland. The team is scheduled to play a short three-match T20I series in Dublin at the Malahide on August 18, 20, and 23.

Following the ongoing tour of West Indies, Rahul Dravid and the other members of the coaching staff will not be accompanying the national team to Ireland. This includes batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T Dilip, who will also take a break.

To manage the workload of the coaching staff ahead of important events such as the Asia Cup and the ICC World Cup 2023, the BCCI has decided to rest them for the Ireland tour. Sitanshu Kotak and Hrishikesh Kanitkar are likely to be part of the coaching staff for the Ireland series, focusing on batting, while Troy Cooley and Sairaj Bahutule will provide their expertise in bowling.

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VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy, will lead the coaching staff during the Ireland tour. He will be accompanied by his team from the NCA, including the batting and bowling coaches. It is worth noting that VVS Laxman previously served as the head coach for the Indian team during the Ireland tour last year. Hardik Pandya is expected to lead the Indian team in the T20I series, just as he did last year.

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