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Laxman declines India head coach, remains at CoE until 2026
VVS Laxman has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to succeed Rahul Dravid as India head coach in 2024. He cited family considerations and the freedom given by the BCCI to…
The Story in Brief
VVS Laxman has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to succeed Rahul Dravid as India head coach in 2024. He cited family considerations and the freedom given by the BCCI to execute his vision at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) as reasons for his decision.
Laxman has extended his tenure at the CoE until 2026. He said he wants to establish the CoE's structure and processes before moving on. Addressing concerns over player injuries, Laxman insisted the CoE is not just a rehab centre but a facility for achieving excellence. His comments come amid speculation linking him to the chief selector's role after Ajit Agarkar's tenure ends in September.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Laxman avoided the head coach job ignores his commitment to building the CoE from the ground up. The injury crisis among Indian players is often blamed on the CoE, but Laxman rightly points out that the human body does not follow machine-like timelines. The real test for the CoE will be whether its fitness benchmarks reduce the number of sidelined players over the next two years.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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