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BCCI administrative and coaching developments

Overview

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has explored administrative restructuring, including the potential creation of a Director of Cricket role. VVS Laxman was identified as a primary candidate for this position, which would involve oversight of both men’s and women’s national cricket operations, talent development, and strategic planning.

Following these administrative developments, Laxman was designated to serve as the head coach for the Indian men’s cricket team during the 2026 Asian Games. This specific coaching arrangement was established to manage scheduling conflicts between the tournament and India’s scheduled series against the West Indies. Shreyas Iyer has been named captain for the tournament, supported by a coaching staff including Sunil Joshi, Rishikesh Kanitkar, and Subhadip Ghosh.

Entities

BCCI · VVS Laxman · Ajit Agarkar · India · Shreyas Iyer

Timeline

9 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
VVS Laxman to head Indian cricket team for Asian Games
VVS Laxman is expected to head the Indian men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games, with Shreyas Iyer appointed as captain.
29 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
VVS Laxman eyed for new BCCI Director of Cricket role
The BCCI is reportedly considering appointing VVS Laxman as Director of Cricket, a new role overseeing both men’s and women’s national team operations during a planned administrative reshuffle.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.news18.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · nayalook.com · newsnationtv.com · upkiran.org