VVS Laxman Refuses To Become NCA Head After Rahul Dravid's Tenure Ends – Reports

Updated - 18 Oct 2021, 02:32 PM

VVS Laxman
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According to the reports, former Indian cricketer, VVS Laxman has refused to become the chief of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after Rahul Dravid steps down from the NCA chief position.

Reportedly the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approached former Indian Cricketer VVS Laxman with an offer to become the NCA head after Rahul Dravid’s departure. However, Laxman has refused the offer, and now the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will continue their search for the post.

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It is being reported by a Sports Tak source that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking for a candidate who has made a notable contribution to Indian cricket in past, and Laxman perfectly fits in this criteria.

The 46-year-old is regarded as one of the best Indian batsmen to step foot into the Test cricket scene. Notably, Laxman has scored 8781 runs in 134 matches, including 17 marvellous hundreds.

Meanwhile, VVS Laxman is a team mentor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and is also a batting consultant for Bengal in the domestic cricket scene.

Rahul Dravid To Become India’s Next Head Coach

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According to reports, BCCI has convinced the legendary Indian batsman Rahul Dravid to become the next Head Coach Of India after the tenure of Ravi Shastri comes to an end.

Notably, Ravi Shastri’s tenure will end after the T20 World Cup 2021, and it is being told that he will look forward to making a comeback in the commentary panel after his outstanding run as an India Head Coach.

Meanwhile, alongside Rahul Dravid, it is reported that Paras Mhambrey may succeed Bharat Arun as the bowling coach of the India National Cricket Team. Meanwhile, Vikram Rathore, the current batting coach, is expected to apply for the Head Coach and Batting coach positions.

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