VVS Laxman named India men's cricket coach for Asian Games 2026
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: VVS Laxman has been appointed head coach of the India men's cricket team for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The appointment was announced by the Sports Ministry, and Laxman will be supported by assistant coaches Sunil Joshi, Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Subhadeep Ghosh. The role comes as India prepares to compete in the multi‑sport event, with the cricket schedule overlapping a home ODI series featuring Gautam Gambhir.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
How each side framed it
Laxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games
VVS Laxman To Coach Indian Men's Cricket Team in Asian Games 2026
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Chronicle on ; 3 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): ESPN Cricinfo
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- VVS Laxman To Coach Indian Men's Cricket Team in Asian Games 2026 — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Laxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games — ESPN Cricinfo (center) ·
- Paddler Sreeja, Coach Somnath for Asian Games — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·