VVS Laxman will serve as head coach of Team India for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Gautam Gambhir and the rest of the senior coaching crew will be occupied with preparation work for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The interim appointment of VVS Laxman serves to fill an important vacancy as India embarks upon this limited-overs tour. Laxman, the current head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), is expected to offer something new to the team for this mission.
Gambhir To Join BGT Squad In Australia
In the same way, Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opening batsman and the present India’s coach of the Indian team, will travel to Australia to rejoin the members of the coaching staff for the much-anticipated series. The role he is predicted to take will be important in the planning and schemes of how to face the Australian Test team. He also want to improve India’s performance in that crucial series. Gambhir is also an asset to the Indian Test side because he understands the pitch and weather conditions in Australia. Australia is a dominant country he has played back in his career proficiently.
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Changing Management Just before the T20I Series
This temporary shift in coaching allows both senior staff and players to concentrate on other key goals. The temporary T20I series under VVS Laxman’s supervision will most likely have the encouraging influence of his guiding presence on the young Indian talents. VVS Laxman has worked with young players already. Thus providing a complete strategy when it comes to players and yes, even team management in this series.