Former India batting great VVS Laxman is reportedly keen to become the head coach of the India National Cricket Team, but Gautam Gambhir's ongoing tenure has left him waiting for an opportunity. Gambhir has faced increasing scrutiny despite guiding India to two ICC titles, with the team's disappointing performances in Test cricket putting his coaching stint under the spotlight.
Amid the uncertainty surrounding Gautam Gambhir's future, Laxman has emerged as a strong contender for a bigger role in Indian cricket. According to reports, the 51-year-old is not only interested in succeeding Gambhir as head coach but is also the frontrunner to replace Ajit Agarkar as India's chief selector. While BCCI officials are reportedly keen on handing him the selector's role, it remains to be seen whether Laxman is willing to accept the position or continue waiting for the head coach's job.
Ajit Agarkar, who was brought in as chief selector with significant authority and an enhanced pay package, is now under threat, with the power he had been diminishing with time coming to an end.
Under Ajit Agarkar, there have been concerns with senior players' roles and clarity, and even some senior cricketers have not been taken into consideration despite repeated performances in domestic cricket and the IPL.
Especially the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who currently play only ODI, and their future for the ODI World Cup 2027 is still not secured.
Will VVS Laxman take up the chief selector role?
During a discussion on the RevSportz YouTube channel, the journalists claimed that the BCCI had previously made several changes to facilitate Ajit Agarkar's appointment as chief selector.
They added that if VVS Laxman is eventually offered the role, he would first have to step down as the Head of Cricket at the Centre of Excellence (CoE), a position he has held since November 2021 after succeeding his former India teammate Rahul Dravid.
It was further stated that Laxman's current role at the CoE is understood to be more lucrative than the chief selector's position. However, it was claimed that the BCCI could revise the chief selector's salary structure to make the role more attractive if they decide to appoint the former India batter.
VVS Laxman eyes India head coach role, Gautam Gambhir's contract delays move till 2027
Speaking in the video shared, Dainik Jagran journalist Abhishek Tripathi claimed that VVS Laxman has his sights set on becoming India's head coach, but Gautam Gambhir's contract until 2027 is currently blocking that path.
Tripathi added that if the BCCI offers Laxman the chief selector's role instead, the former India batter could seriously consider accepting it. He also explained why the position may appeal to Laxman beyond financial considerations.
“According to my information, Laxman wants to become the head coach. However, the coaching position won't become vacant before 2027. So if the BCCI asks Laxman to become the chief selector instead, he could accept it. It's not just about the salary. And if the BCCI could increase Ajit Agarkar's salary, they can certainly do the same for Laxman," Tripathi said.
“Another factor is that as a head coach, you have to travel constantly. But as a selector, you don't have to travel regularly. That offers a lot more comfort. VVS Laxman has never been too keen on frequent travel, so that could work in his favor. However, as I also wrote in my report, all of this is still at the discussion stage.”
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