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VVS Laxman says he turned down India head coach role in 2024
VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, has revealed that he was approached in 2024 to become head coach of the Indian men's cricket team after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended…
The Story in Brief
VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, has revealed that he was approached in 2024 to become head coach of the Indian men's cricket team after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended with the T20 World Cup win. Laxman declined the offer due to family reasons and his commitment to developing the CoE, extending his term there until 2026. He told select media that the BCCI gave him the freedom to execute his vision, and he wants to establish the CoE's structure and protocols fully before moving on. Speculation persists that Laxman may succeed Ajit Agarkar as chief selector later this year, but he has not yet accepted any such role.
The Indian Opinion
The chatter around VVS Laxman as the next chief selector is convenient shorthand: a former great must fix selection messes. But Laxman himself has not committed, and his reason for refusing the coach job, family and unfinished work at the CoE, is a reminder that not every vacancy is a duty call. The real test will come this September when Ajit Agarkar's term ends: will Laxman's name still be floated without his consent?
Sources (3): sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2), rediff.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
