Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Laxman Was Set to Be India Head Coach Before Gambhir
V.V.S. Laxman is a famous former Indian cricketer who also works in Indian cricket.
He said he was supposed to become the head coach of India's cricket team.
The plan was for him to take the job in 2023.
But he could not do it because of personal reasons.
So he talked to Jay Shah, an important BCCI leader, twice.
Jay Shah understood why Laxman could not take the job.
Laxman still promised to help the BCCI.
He said he will build the Centre of Excellence.
He wants this structure ready before his two-year stint ends.
Laxman confirmed he was supposed to become India's head coach in 2023.
He could not take up the role because of personal reasons.
He spoke to BCCI secretary Jay Shah twice, who understood his reasons.
He committed to establishing the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) and its structure.
He said the commitment continues with Devajit and other BCCI office bearers before he moves on after his two-year stint.
- Who
- V.V.S. Laxman, along with BCCI officials Jay Shah and Devajit
- What
- Laxman confirmed he was set to become India's head coach before Gautam Gambhir, but declined for personal reasons and committed to establishing the Centre of Excellence
- When
- Planned for 2023; the announcement was made at a press conference
- Where
- Not specified in the articles
- Why
- Personal reasons prevented Laxman from taking up the head coach position
- Person
- V.V.S. Laxman
- Planned role
- India head coach (2023)
- Reason for declining
- Personal reasons
- BCCI official consulted
- Jay Shah (met twice)
- Commitment
- Establish BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE)
- Stint
- Two years
- Successor mentioned
- Gautam Gambhir