Should VVS Laxman replace Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of Team India? Zimbabwe series win sparks controversy

Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and the coaching of VVS Laxman, the Indian cricket team swept Zimbabwe at home. India defeated Zimbabwe 3–0 to win the series. Head coach Gautam Gambhir was rested for this tour. In his place, BCCI’s Center of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman was appointed as head coach.

There is talk of making Laxman the permanent coach in place of Gambhir

Before the Zimbabwe tour, India suffered defeats in Ireland and England. This put pressure on Team India. However, on the Zimbabwe tour, under the leadership of stand-in coach Laxman, the young and inexperienced team performed brilliantly. Despite the absence of several key players, the team dominated every match and won the series. After this, there was talk of making Laxman the permanent coach in place of Gambhir.

The dressing room video went viral

After the match in Harare, the BCCI released a video from the dressing room, in which VVS Laxman and captain Shreyas Iyer were seen congratulating each other. The video quickly went viral on social media, garnering millions of views and countless memes.

VVS Laxman especially praised Shreyas Iyer

VVS Laxman especially praised Shreyas Iyer. He said that while his captaincy had a rocky start, Iyer bounced back and instilled confidence in the entire team. Laxman said, “With a new team, he encouraged every player. The captain contributed a lot to this win.” Shreyas Iyer also thanked Laxman, saying that sir guided the team in the right direction throughout the journey and provided new energy every day.

Demand to make Laxman head coach on social media

After the video went viral, many cricket fans started demanding that VVS Laxman be appointed as the permanent head coach in place of Gautam Gambhir. People are praising Laxman’s demeanor, his ability to inspire the players and his good management. Some fans are saying that the team’s performance has improved under Laxman’s leadership. However, he was appointed as head coach only for this tour, and permanent coach Gambhir will join the team for the next tour.