Updated On: 24 August, 2022 08:13 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Rahul Dravid tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday and will only join the squad once he is declared fit. That means Laxman will most likely be in charge for India`s opening match against Pakistan on Sunday, August 28th, if Dravid doesn`t recover in time

VVS Laxman. Pic/ Official Instagram account of VVS Laxman
Former batsman and present National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman on Wednesday was named as the interim head coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022, to be played in the UAE, in Rahul Dravid`s absence.
Laxman who served as the coach in India`s just-concluded three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe, will oversee the team`s preparation in the absence of Dravid, who tested positive for Covid-19 before the team`s departure to the UAE.