India is gearing up for its participation in the Asian Games 2023, which will mark the return of cricket to the multi-sport event after a gap of 9 years. In the previous editions of the Asian Games held in 2010 and 2014, India did not send any team for cricket. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now agreed to send both men’s and women’s teams to the upcoming tournament to be held in Hangzhou, China from 23 September to 8 October.
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Due to clash of dates with ODI World Cup 2023 starting on 5 October, it is reported that a second line team will be sent for the Asian Games. As a result, current head coach Rahul Dravid will not travel with the team to China. Recent reports suggest that former Indian batsman and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman will take over as the head coach of Team India during the tournament. Laxman had earlier taken over the role of interim head coach when Rahul Dravid was infected with COVID-19 during the Asia Cup 2022, and also coached the team for the two-match series against Ireland.
With Rahul Dravid’s contract expiring after the ODI World Cup, the gold medal at the Asian Games could serve as a strong endorsement for VVS Laxman to potentially become the next coach of the Indian team. The report also suggests that Shikhar Dhawan is likely to be appointed as the captain of the team. The decision implies that Dhawan will not be considered for a place in the squad for the much-anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. As an experienced left-handed opening batsman, Dhawan has previously led the Indian team to series wins in both ODIs and T20Is. Sri Lanka in 2021, as well as in the ODI series against the West Indies.
India’s participation in the Asian Games 2023 presents an exciting opportunity for cricket lovers, as the sport returns to the prestigious event. The appointment of VVS Laxman as the head coach and the likely captaincy of Shikhar Dhawan further adds to the anticipation surrounding India’s campaign. It remains to be seen how the Indian cricket team fares in the Asian Games and what impact it has on the future of coaching and leadership within the team.