VVS Laxman is appointed to coach India’s men’s cricket team for the Asian Games 2026. Multiple outlets report that he will take charge instead of Gautam Gambhir.
The Asian Games are scheduled in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, later in the month of the event. NDTV notes the appointment and states that Laxman will lead the team for the cricket competition at the Games. India Today also reports the same decision, framing it as a clarification that Gambhir is not the coach for this assignment.
While the sources agree on the key outcome—the coaching role assigned to Laxman—their coverage differs mainly in emphasis. NDTV includes a reference to “the reason” behind the selection, while India Today focuses on correcting the misconception about Gautam Gambhir being appointed. No additional details are specified in the provided excerpts beyond the identity of the coach and the event location and timing.
