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VVS Laxman to coach Team India tour of Zimbabwe ; Gautam Gambhir to start with Sri Lanka series- Report

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VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), is set to serve as the interim coach for India’s upcoming tour to Zimbabwe in July. This series, comprising five T20I matches, will follow the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Rahul Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach is expected to end after the current ICC event, leading to Laxman and his NCA support staff potentially accompanying the Indian team to Zimbabwe.

The squad for this series is anticipated to be announced by the end of the week, around June 22 or 23. Young players who have performed well in the IPL, including those on the BCCI’s ‘targeted list of players,’ are currently participating in a camp at the NCA under Laxman’s guidance.

Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir is likely to take over as the new head coach of the Indian team, starting from the Sri Lanka tour. The official announcement of his appointment is expected shortly. Gambhir will have the opportunity to select his support staff, including a batting, bowling, and fielding coach.

A BCCI source mentioned that there is a chance Laxman, along with some NCA coaches, will accompany the squad to Zimbabwe. This would not be the first time the NCA team has stepped in when Dravid and the main coaching staff have taken breaks.

The report also suggests that players such as Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and all-rounder Nitish Reddy could receive their first call-ups to the national team, with either Yash Dayal or Harshit Rana also being considered. The squad will likely include 6-7 members from the T20 World Cup team.

If Hardik Pandya does not opt for rest after the World Cup, he is expected to captain the team in Zimbabwe. Otherwise, Suryakumar Yadav may lead the side.

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