New NCA Chief: VVS Laxman officially takes charge of NCA after Dravid takes head coach’s role – Former Indian batter VVS Laxman has officially assumed his post as the new NCA head. Laxman takes over from long-time teammate Rahul Dravid, who took over as the new head coach of the Indian team. The 47-year-old joins alongside Former Australia and England bowling coach Troy Cooley and began his term on Monday, December 13.
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New NCA Chief: VVS Laxman officially takes charge of NCA after Dravid takes head coach’s role
Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman began his work as the new NCA head and shared the update with his followers on social media on Monday. Laxman takes over the mantle from Rahul Dravid and will hope to continue his former teammate’s good work at the facility in Bengaluru.
A BCCI official had earlier said of Laxman’s appointment, “Laxman’s contract has been signed already. His last media assignment is the second Test between New Zealand and India. He will be joining Bengaluru from December 13. He is also for a certain period be in the West Indies for the U-19 ICC World Cup.”
First day in office at the NCA! An exciting new challenge in store, look forward to the future and to working with the future of Indian cricket. pic.twitter.com/gPe7nTyGN0
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 13, 2021
New NCA Chief: VVS Laxman officially takes charge of NCA after Dravid takes head coach’s role
Last month, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly had hailed VVS Laxman for his devotion to Indian Cricket after he agreed to become the new NCA head. The former Indian batsman will be making a whole lot of sacrifices to take over the role, which would pay him significantly less than his current package. Laxman quit his role as commentator for Star Sports, while also leaving his job as a mentor with the Sunrisers Hyderabad to take over at the NCA.
“He is shifting to Bangalore for next three years from Hyderabad just to serve Indian cricket. It’s remarkable. Of course, his earnings will drop but yeah, he has agreed. His wife and kids will also shift. His children will now study in a school in Bangalore and there will be a massive change as a family to shift base. It’s not easy unless you are so devoted to Indian cricket,” Ganguly told PTI.
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