VVS Laxman leads India men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The BCCI has appointed VVS Laxman as the head coach for the India men's T20I squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Laxman previously guided the team to a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Gautam Gambhir will not participate in the event as he remains occupied with India’s upcoming home ODI series against the West Indies, which begins September 27. The men’s cricket competition is scheduled to start on September 24, with India playing its opening match on September 28. Shreyas Iyer will serve as the captain for the men’s squad, while Harmanpreet Kaur continues to lead the women’s team. Amol Muzumdar remains the head coach for the women's side, which received a bye to the quarterfinals.
- •VVS Laxman returns as head coach for the men's team after winning gold in 2023.
- •Gautam Gambhir will focus on the India-West Indies ODI series starting September 27.
- •Shreyas Iyer leads a squad that includes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah.
- •Amol Muzumdar continues as head coach for the women's team.
- •The men's opening match takes place on September 28 in Aichi-Nagoya.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — VVS Laxman to step in as Team India head coach for Asian Games 2026 in Gautam Gambhir’s absence
- 11:57 AMESPNcricinfo — Laxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Gautam Gambhir or VVS Laxman: Who will be head coach of India T20I team in Asian Games 2026?
"VVS Laxman will coach the Indian men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games. Gautam Gambhir will remain with the senior team for the West Indies ODI series. The Indian men's team will defend its T20 title under Shreyas Iyer. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the defending champion Indian women's team. Both teams are set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games.
"Gautam Gambhir or VVS Laxman? The BCCI has confirmed VVS Laxman will coach India's T20I squad at the Asian Games 2026 as Gambhir stays back for West Indies ODIs.
"Gambhir will be with the India ODI team for the three-match series at home that overlaps with the Asian Games
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:24 PMVVS Laxman to step in as Team India head coach for Asian Games 2026 in Gautam Gambhir’s absence
VVS Laxman will coach the Indian men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games. Gautam Gambhir will remain with the senior team for the West Indies ODI series. The Indian men's team will defend its T20 title under Shreyas Iyer. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the defending champion Indian women's team. Both teams are set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 3, 2026, 11:57 AMLaxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games
Gambhir will be with the India ODI team for the three-match series at home that overlaps with the Asian Games
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:20 AMGautam Gambhir or VVS Laxman: Who will be head coach of India T20I team in Asian Games 2026?
Gautam Gambhir or VVS Laxman? The BCCI has confirmed VVS Laxman will coach India's T20I squad at the Asian Games 2026 as Gambhir stays back for West Indies ODIs.
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