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Former India middle-order batter and National Cricket Academy (NCA) Chief, VVS Laxman is likely to join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Sources close to SportsTiger reveal the Lucknow-based franchise has expressed interest in signing the former India cricketer for a coaching role ahead of the 2025 edition of the cash-rich league.
Laxman, who currently serves as the NCA head, is set to end his contract in September this year. However, he is unlikely to extend the contract and reports reveal that the Sanjiv Goenka-owned franchise has approached the 49-year-old to join their coaching setup. Moreover, reports further add that the LSG management has had informal talks with VVS Laxman.
If he joins LSG’s team management, it won't be his first assignment in the IPL setup. The 49-year-old has previously served as the mentor of the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) before being appointed the NCA head in November 2021. Additionally, he has also served as India’s head coach on several occasions in the absence of Rahul Dravid.
Vikram Rathour to replace VVS Laxman as NCA Head: Reports
According to reports, former India batting coach, Vikram Rathour is set to replace VVS Laxman as NCA head after the latter has shown no interest in extending his contract. “It is likely that you may see Rathour heading NCA. For now, a call on VVS Laxman’s contract renewal is pending, but the conversation from his side is not positive,” a source quoted as saying by SportsTak.
“Rathour might be asked to take charge at NCA. The BCCI Secretary (Jay Shah) after the ICC meeting is likely to have a word with VVS to understand his side,” the source further added.
