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Laxman says Indian women's team's T20 WC preparations are very intense

Former India batter VVS Laxman said the hard yards Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates had put in a camp at the Centre of Excellence here will stand them in good stead in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. India will open their campaign in the ICC showpiece with a match against New Zealand on October 4 at Dubai. "The kind of commitment, dedication and the intensity with which they practice and prepare is unmatched. I am very proud of the way they prepare," Laxman, head of BCCI Centre of Excellence, told a select media gathering. Laxman detailed how the women cricketers went about their preparation for the big event. "It was a productive camp and (women's team head coach) Amol (Muzumdar) had planned in such a manner that in the first phase of the camp he focused on the mental and physical aspects of the game. "Then there was a break and when they came back, they focused on the skill and the tactical aspect of the game. It was not only restricted to nets but they also played five ..

Laxman says Indian women's team's T20 WC preparations are very intense
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 10:37 AM IST

Asian Games: VVS Laxman to lead India men's, Kanitkar women's cricket team

Laxman did not accompany the men's team to Ireland because of prior commitments at the National Cricket Academy while Kanitkar was interim coach of the India women's team at the Women's T20 World Cup

Asian Games: VVS Laxman to lead India men's, Kanitkar women's cricket team
Updated On : 27 Aug 2023 | 8:34 PM IST

Laxman not to accompany Team India as head coach for Ireland tour: Reports

VVS Laxman was touted to accompany a young Team India to Ireland for three-match T20I series which also marks Jasprit Bumrah's international comeback

Laxman not to accompany Team India as head coach for Ireland tour: Reports
Updated On : 12 Aug 2023 | 6:26 PM IST

Harmanpreet Kaur controversy: Binny, Laxman to speak to India captain - Jay

With ICC handing a 2-match ban to India captain Kaur, India will be without the services of their skipper in the first two matches of the Asian Games 2023.

Harmanpreet Kaur controversy: Binny, Laxman to speak to India captain - Jay
Updated On : 28 Jul 2023 | 9:34 AM IST

Sachin's 50th birthday: Here are Master Blaster's top 10 innings to recall

His batting style made each ball he played a sight to behold and he played innumerable memorable shots that are etched in the memories of cricket fans

Sachin's 50th birthday: Here are Master Blaster's top 10 innings to recall
Updated On : 24 Apr 2023 | 4:56 PM IST

Pandya is a fabulous leader, his work ethics are exemplary: VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman, who has stepped in for Rahul Dravid as the head coach for India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, heaped huge praise on stand-in captain Hardik Pandya's leadership abilities

Pandya is a fabulous leader, his work ethics are exemplary: VVS Laxman
Updated On : 17 Nov 2022 | 2:11 PM IST

In T20 cricket, you will see lot more specialists going forward: VVS Laxman

Stand-in head coach VVS Laxman on Thursday said India will be looking to pack the side with T20 specialists as it seeks course correction after yet another World Cup failure. England, who won their second T20 World Cup title in Australia on Sunday, have set the benchmark with their fearless brand of cricket. They bat till number 11 and in the final against Pakistan, they had as many as seven bowling options even in the absence of lead pacer Mark Wood. Speaking to media ahead of the New Zealand limited overs tour, Laxman said multi-dimensional players are the need of the hour in T20 cricket. "In white ball cricket, you need specialist players and going forward, in T20 cricket, you will see a lot more T20 specialists. T20 cricket has shown us over the years that you need multi-dimensional cricketers," said the current NCA chief ahead of the opening T20I on Friday. "We have bowlers who can bat and batters who can bowl. More number of bowlers who can bat allows the team to have depth

In T20 cricket, you will see lot more specialists going forward: VVS Laxman
Updated On : 17 Nov 2022 | 1:50 PM IST

Rahul Dravid rested for New Zealand tour, VVS Laxman to coach India

National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman will be India's acting head coach for the upcoming tour of New Zealand as the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff has been given a break post the team's exit from the T20 World Cup. India is slated to play six white-ball games in New Zealand, including three T20Is and as many ODIs, starting November 18 in Wellington. While senior players like regular skipper Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli, opener KL Rahul and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have been rested for the tour, the entire coaching staff has also been given a break after the T20 World Cup. "The NCA team headed by Laxman with Hrishikesh Kanitkar (batting) and Sairaj Bahutule (bowling) will join the New Zealand-bound squad," a BCCI source told PTI. This will not be the first time Laxman will be in charge of the Indian team. The former cricketer previously coached India during the tours of Zimbabwe and Ireland and the recent ODI home series against South Africa. All-rounder Hardik Pan

Rahul Dravid rested for New Zealand tour, VVS Laxman to coach India
Updated On : 11 Nov 2022 | 1:53 PM IST

Laxman named interim head coach of Team India for Asia Cup 2022

National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman will perform the duties of interim head coach for the upcoming Asia Cup after Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID19. Dravid is currently in isolation and will link up with the squad once he tests negative. "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," BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated in a release. "Laxman, who travelled with the Indian team that played the ODI series in Zimbabwe will oversee the team's preparation in the absence of Rahul Dravid, who tested positive for COVID-19 before the team's departure to the UAE. Dravid will join the team once he tests negative and is cleared by the BCCI Medical Team," he said. Laxman has linked up with the squad in Dubai along with vice-captain KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda and Avesh Khan, who travelled from Harare after competing in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe.

Laxman named interim head coach of Team India for Asia Cup 2022
Updated On : 24 Aug 2022 | 8:01 PM IST

Laxman likely to coach Team India in opening T20I against England: Report

VVS Laxman has been possibly drafted to coach the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20 international match against England, according to reports

Laxman likely to coach Team India in opening T20I against England: Report
Updated On : 04 Jul 2022 | 5:03 PM IST

Powar's term ends, NCA head Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Indian women's team head coach Ramesh Powar's contract has expired at the conclusion of the side's campaign in the ICC World Cup and he might have to reapply for the post as per BCCI rules.

Powar's term ends, NCA head Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket
Updated On : 01 Apr 2022 | 12:33 PM IST

VVS lauds BCCI and its structure after India's fifth U-19 World Cup triumph

Delighted with the victory, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly announced a cash award for the entire team.

VVS lauds BCCI and its structure after India's fifth U-19 World Cup triumph
Updated On : 06 Feb 2022 | 6:55 AM IST

Tremendous show of character and maturity from U-19 team: VVS Laxman

Laxman was impressed by the team's ability to emerge comfortable winners in face of adversity

Tremendous show of character and maturity from U-19 team: VVS Laxman
Updated On : 20 Jan 2022 | 8:18 PM IST

Hockey ACT: Always high-intensity match, says Tendulkar as India beat Pak

Former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for securing third place in the Asian Champions Trophy after defeating Pakistan on Wednesday

Hockey ACT: Always high-intensity match, says Tendulkar as India beat Pak
Updated On : 23 Dec 2021 | 10:51 AM IST

Indian cricket in safe hands, says Ganguly as Dravid, Laxman take key posts

"Indian cricket is in safe hands," gushed BCCI president Sourav Ganguly as his former illustrious teammates, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman are now set to "give their all" in two influential positions

Indian cricket in safe hands, says Ganguly as Dravid, Laxman take key posts
Updated On : 17 Nov 2021 | 7:07 PM IST

BCCI may approach Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman for head coach's post

Life may come to a full circle for Anil Kumble as the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI might ask him to apply for the post of head coach of Indian team along with VVS Laxman once Ravi Shastri finishes his term

BCCI may approach Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman for head coach's post
Updated On : 18 Sep 2021 | 2:17 AM IST

Opportunity for Dravid to create future champions, says Laxman

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman is of the opinion that Rahul Dravid's appointment as head coach of the Indian team for the Sri Lanka tour is an opportunity for him to create future champions.

Opportunity for Dravid to create future champions, says Laxman
Updated On : 08 Jul 2021 | 7:47 PM IST

Too much workload detrimental to producing genuine all-rounder: Laxman

Former India batsman VVS Laxman blamed too much workload of the players for the country not producing another genuine all-rounder of great Kapil Dev's ilk.

Too much workload detrimental to producing genuine all-rounder: Laxman
Updated On : 22 Apr 2021 | 6:01 PM IST

Ishan, Suryakumar deserve to be part of India's T20 World Cup squad: Laxman

Newcomers Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav have capitalised on the opportunities to deserve a place in India's T20 World Cup squad later this year, said former India batsman VVS Laxman.

Ishan, Suryakumar deserve to be part of India's T20 World Cup squad: Laxman
Updated On : 26 Mar 2021 | 12:00 PM IST

Laxman confident 'match-winner' Prithvi Shaw will get his opportunity

Prithvi Shaw was overlooked for the ODI series against England despite performing well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy

Laxman confident 'match-winner' Prithvi Shaw will get his opportunity
Updated On : 25 Mar 2021 | 5:50 PM IST