VVS Laxman might accompany India squad to Zimbabwe for five-match T20I series | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: VVS Laxman and his support staff at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) are likely to join the Indian team for their five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe, commencing on July 6. Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir is anticipated to begin his stint as the head coach during the Sri Lanka tour.
The squad for the Zimbabwe series is expected to be revealed by the end of this week, either on June 22 or 23.Presently, young IPL performers, including players from the BCCI‘s ‘targeted list,’ are participating in a camp under Laxman’s guidance at the NCA.
Gambhir has emerged as the frontrunner for the position of head coach of the senior men’s team, surpassing former women’s team head coach WV Raman. The announcement is considered a formality and is expected to be made in the coming days.
As the head coach, Gambhir will have the opportunity to select his support staff, which will include batting, bowling, and fielding coaches.
It is anticipated that Gambhir will commence his role in mid-July when Team India embarks on a white-ball series in Sri Lanka, consisting of three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs.
“There is a possibility that Laxman along with some of the NCA coaches will travel with the new look squad to Zimbabwe. Laxman and the NCA team has always filled up whenever Rahul Dravid and the first team coaches have taken periodic breaks during their stint,” a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
The BCCI is set to send a relatively inexperienced team to Zimbabwe for the upcoming series, with only a handful of players from the T20 World Cup squad expected to be included.
The remaining spots will be filled by promising young talents, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills on the international stage.
Among the newcomers who are almost certain to be selected are Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and all-rounder Nitish Reddy. Additionally, either Yash Dayal or Harshit Rana could receive their first international call-up, adding depth to the bowling department.
The captaincy role for the Zimbabwe tour will likely be assigned to either Hardik Pandya or Suryakumar Yadav.
Pandya’s selection will depend on whether he requests a break, while Surya has already gained leadership experience by captaining the T20 team against Australia at home and during an away series in South Africa.
The squad for the Zimbabwe series is expected to be revealed by the end of this week, either on June 22 or 23.Presently, young IPL performers, including players from the BCCI‘s ‘targeted list,’ are participating in a camp under Laxman’s guidance at the NCA.
Gambhir has emerged as the frontrunner for the position of head coach of the senior men’s team, surpassing former women’s team head coach WV Raman. The announcement is considered a formality and is expected to be made in the coming days.
As the head coach, Gambhir will have the opportunity to select his support staff, which will include batting, bowling, and fielding coaches.
It is anticipated that Gambhir will commence his role in mid-July when Team India embarks on a white-ball series in Sri Lanka, consisting of three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs.
“There is a possibility that Laxman along with some of the NCA coaches will travel with the new look squad to Zimbabwe. Laxman and the NCA team has always filled up whenever Rahul Dravid and the first team coaches have taken periodic breaks during their stint,” a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
The BCCI is set to send a relatively inexperienced team to Zimbabwe for the upcoming series, with only a handful of players from the T20 World Cup squad expected to be included.
The remaining spots will be filled by promising young talents, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills on the international stage.
Among the newcomers who are almost certain to be selected are Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and all-rounder Nitish Reddy. Additionally, either Yash Dayal or Harshit Rana could receive their first international call-up, adding depth to the bowling department.
The captaincy role for the Zimbabwe tour will likely be assigned to either Hardik Pandya or Suryakumar Yadav.
Pandya’s selection will depend on whether he requests a break, while Surya has already gained leadership experience by captaining the T20 team against Australia at home and during an away series in South Africa.
