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Former cricketer VVS Lakshman appointed head coach of India men's cricket team for Asian Games 2026 in Japan
Former India cricketer VVS Lakshman will serve as head coach of the men's cricket squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Former Indian cricketer VVS Lakshman has been named head coach of the men's cricket team for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Japan.
The appointment was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as part of its preparations for the multi‑sport event, where cricket will be featured for the first time since 2010.
Lakshman, who retired from international cricket in 2015 and has previously served as a batting coach for domestic sides, will be responsible for squad selection, training camps and strategy ahead of the tournament.
The Asian Games, slated for September 2026, will see teams from across Asia compete, and the BCCI aims to field a competitive side under Lakshman's guidance.
The appointment was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as part of its preparations for the multi‑sport event, where cricket will be featured for the first time since 2010.
Lakshman, who retired from international cricket in 2015 and has previously served as a batting coach for domestic sides, will be responsible for squad selection, training camps and strategy ahead of the tournament.
The Asian Games, slated for September 2026, will see teams from across Asia compete, and the BCCI aims to field a competitive side under Lakshman's guidance.