VVS Laxman leads Indian cricket team as coach in Asian Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

VVS Laxman returns to the multi-sport arena as coach of the Indian cricket team, which aims to defend its Asian Games gold medal. The team, led by Shreyas Iyer, will compete in the quarterfinals beginning on September 28 at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Laxman reflects on the significance of multi-sport events, emphasizing the value of experience and knowledge sharing with players from other countries. The Indian side, alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, enters the tournament as one of the seeded teams.
- •India won gold in the Asian Games under Laxman's coaching.
- •Team prepares for quarterfinals against Japan on September 28.
- •Laxman highlights the importance of learning from opponents.
- •India previously faced challenges from teams like Nepal in prior editions.
- •Laxman emphasizes knowledge sharing among cricketers.
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — VVS masterclass will be knowledge sharing
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