# VVS Laxman turned down India head coach role after Dravid exit 2026-08-10T04:08:34+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former India batter VVS Laxman did not take over as head coach after Rahul Dravid's exit, a former player has revealed. Laxman, currently in charge of the National Cricket Academy, reportedly turned down the role. The revelation comes as Team India prepares for a two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 at Galle. Both sides aim to strengthen their positions in the World Test Championship standings. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com Tags: BCCI, India head coach, India vs Sri Lanka, National Cricket Academy, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vvs-laxman-turned-down-india-head-coach-role-after-dravid-exit/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vvs-laxman-turned-down-india-head-coach-role-after-dravid-exit/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.