New Delhi: Asia Cup is going to be organized from August 27. Meanwhile, the BCCI on Wednesday appointed NCA chief VVS Laxman as the interim head coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2022. Earlier, Laxman was on a tour of Zimbabwe with the Indian team. At the same time, Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has got corona. They have been kept in isolation. India’s first match in the Asia Cup will be against Pakistan on August 28.
VVS Laxman to be an interim head coach
“VVS Laxman (Head Cricket NCA) will be the interim head coach for Team India (Senior Men) for the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2022 to be played in the UAE,” the BCCI issued an official statement.
It also added, “Laxman, who traveled with the Indian team playing ODI series in Zimbabwe. Rahul will oversee the team’s preparations in the absence of Dravid, who tested positive for COVID-19 before the team went to the UAE. Dravid will join the squad once he tests negative and will be cleared by the BCCI medical team.
Rahul Dravid turns corona positive
Before the start of the Asia Cup, Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid became infected with Covid-19. Rahul Dravid’s corona infection can be very harmful to Team India’s preparations for the Asia Cup. However, the Indian Cricket Board has also made it clear in its press release that the BCCI medical team is keeping an eye on Rahul Dravid. As soon as his (Dravid) corona report comes negative, he will join Team India.
