# VVS Laxman reveals why he turned down India head coach job 2026-08-10T05:13:32+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet VVS Laxman has revealed that he declined the opportunity to succeed Rahul Dravid as India's head coach in 2024, choosing to continue at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) instead. Laxman stated that the freedom given by former BCCI secretary Jay Shah influenced his decision to extend his stay until 2026. Speaking at the CoE in Bengaluru on Sunday, Laxman emphasised that the facility is more than a rehabilitation centre, despite ongoing injury concerns involving players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. He defended the CoE's role in developing young cricketers and strengthening Indian cricket through proper systems and processes. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - ndtvprofit.com Tags: BCCI, Centre of Excellence, India cricket, injury management, VVS Laxman Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/laxman-declines-india-head-coach-remains-at-coe-until-2026/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/laxman-declines-india-head-coach-remains-at-coe-until-2026/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.