VVS Laxman Selected in India’s Under-19 World Cup Squad

VVS Laxman will take over as the NCA chief on December 13 along with the rest of the coaches after the appointments confirmed by the general body at the BCCI AGM in Kolkata on Saturday.

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VVS and Troy Cooley Appointed as Bowling Coaches

Laxman and Troy Cooley who have been selected as bowling coaches. are among the high-profile appointments. Cooley signed with an aim to develop India’s next generation of fast bowlers.

A senior BCCI official said, “Laxman’s contract already signed is last media assignment is the second Test between New Zealand and India. He will join Bengaluru from December 13.

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Laxman’s Immediate task is to Oversee India’s Preparations for the 2022 Under-19 World Cup in the Caribbean in January-February

Laxman’s immediate task is to oversee India’s preparations for the 2022 Under-19 World Cup in the Caribbean in January-February. Earlier this year, the junior calendar to be put on hold due to Covid. The BCCI is currently in the midst of identifying a core group of players after the completion of back-to-back Under-19 tournaments.

As per a PTI report, Laxman expected to travel to the Caribbean for a fixed period at the time of the World Cup. The BCCI office-bearer also said that either Hrishikesh Kanitkar or Sitanshu Kotak, who are back in the NCA roster. Will travel as head coach. Kotak is currently with India A on their shadow tour of South Africa.

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In the midst of this, BCCI will send 20 players across all formats for the tour of South Africa. BCCI office-bearers confirmed that the tour postponed by a week. And now it will consist of three Tests and as many ODIs. The T20I leg is expect at a later date.