<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vvs Laxman News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Vvs Laxman. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Vvs Laxman News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:29:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/vvs_laxman" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:33:16 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[‌VVS Laxman’s tenure extended as NCA head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian batter, VVS Laxman is set for a contract extension as the head of National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after his tenure ends in September. It is learned that the Hyderabad-bred turned down an IPL franchise offer of the head coach’s role to prioritize the position in NCA.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/aug/16/vvs-laxmans-tenure-extended-as-nca-head?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/aug/16/vvs-laxmans-tenure-extended-as-nca-head?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:33:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/VVS_Laxman_India_head_coach_ICC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | VVS Laxman set to take over as head coach after Rahul Dravid refuses contract extension ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As per multiple reports, Rahul Dravid has decided to step down from his role as India's head coach after a two-year stint following a heartbreaking loss in the World Cup 2023 final against Australia. VVS Laxman, who served as the NCA chief in the meantime, is likely to be named as his successor.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/nov/23/reports-vvs-laxman-set-to-take-over-as-head-coach-after-rahul-dravid-refuses-contract-extension?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/nov/23/reports-vvs-laxman-set-to-take-over-as-head-coach-after-rahul-dravid-refuses-contract-extension?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:52:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/VVS_Laxman_India_head_coach_ICC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ vs IND | India should be aggressive in T20Is but also focus on condition and situations, states VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s head coach for the white-ball series against New Zealand VVS Laxman has said that the team should be aggressive in T20Is but must also take the conditions and situations into account. Laxman added there will be a spike in the requirement of specialists according to formats in the future. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/nov/17/nz-vs-ind-india-should-be-aggressive-in-t-20-is-but-also-focus-on-condition-and-situations-states-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/nov/17/nz-vs-ind-india-should-be-aggressive-in-t-20-is-but-also-focus-on-condition-and-situations-states-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:59:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/vvs_laxman.scorimg.jpg" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report | Indian coaching staff rested for New Zealand tour, VVS Laxman to stand-in as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a PTI report, VVS Laxman will be assigned the duties of head coach for team India once again when they travel to New Zealand for six white-ball games beginning November 18. Moreover, all the other chief coaches have been rested as well after India's exit from the World T20. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/nov/12/report-indian-coaching-staff-rested-for-new-zealand-tour-vvs-laxman-to-stand-in-as-head-coach?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/nov/12/report-indian-coaching-staff-rested-for-new-zealand-tour-vvs-laxman-to-stand-in-as-head-coach?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:16:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/vvs_laxman_nca_head_twitter%20(1).scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Cup 2022 | Rahul Dravid to be back before India versus Pakistan match after recovering from Covid-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[India head coach Rahul Dravid has been cleared to take charge of the team for their Asia Cup opener against Pakistan, to be played in Dubai on August 28. Dravid had tested positive for COVID-19 before India's departure to the UAE for the Asia Cup and VVS Laxman was supposed to work as a stand-in.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/28/asia-cup-2022-rahul-dravid-to-be-back-before-india-versus-pakistan-match-after-recovering-from-covid-19?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/28/asia-cup-2022-rahul-dravid-to-be-back-before-india-versus-pakistan-match-after-recovering-from-covid-19?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:57:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y10/articles/Cricket_1/rahul_dravid_india_head_coach_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Cup 2022 | VVS Laxman continues as interim head coach, replaces COVID-stricken Rahul Dravid]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman will get another go at the role of head coach for the Indian team in the upcoming Asia Cup after Rahul Dravid was confirmed to have encountered COVID-19. Laxman was appointed to the post on an interim basis on the recent tour of Zimbabwe as well, where he delivered a series victory. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/25/asia-cup-2022-vvs-laxman-continues-as-interim-head-coach-replaces-covid-stricken-rahul-dravid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/25/asia-cup-2022-vvs-laxman-continues-as-interim-head-coach-replaces-covid-stricken-rahul-dravid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:22:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/vvs_laxman_nca_head_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VVS Laxman and Daniel Vettori appointed player representatives by ICC ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Council Committee has announced the appointment of former cricketers VVS Laxman and Daniel Vettori to the Cricket Committee as player representatives. They will be joined by West Indian Roger Harper, who will be serving as the second past player representative. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/27/vvs-laxman-and-daniel-vettori-appointed-player-representatives-by-icc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/27/vvs-laxman-and-daniel-vettori-appointed-player-representatives-by-icc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:55:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/VVS_Laxman_New_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IRE vs IND | Ireland’s fighting approach was commendable, lauds VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman, who worked as India's stand-in head coach in Rahul Dravid's absence, has heaped praise on Ireland after they fell just four runs short while chasing 226 in the 2nd T20I on Tuesday. Laxman, taking on Twitter, credited Irish batters for their valiant efforts and wished them good luck. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/29/ire-vs-ind-irelands-fighting-approach-was-commendable-lauds-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/29/ire-vs-ind-irelands-fighting-approach-was-commendable-lauds-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/ishan_kishan_george_dockrell_cricket_ireland.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | VVS Laxman to be India’s head coach for Ireland series ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, current head of the National Cricket Academy VVS Laxman will be the head coach for the bilateral series against Ireland. The report also stated that other NCA coaches Sairaj Bahutule, Sitanshu Kotak, and Manish Bali will be a part of the support staff for the tour. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/16/reports-vvs-laxman-to-be-indias-head-coach-for-ireland-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/16/reports-vvs-laxman-to-be-indias-head-coach-for-ireland-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/VVS_Laxman_New_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | BCCI set to look for India Women’s team head coach as Ramesh Powar’s stint ends after World Cup ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As per a report by PTI, the BCCI is set to look for India women’s team next head coach as Ramesh Powar’s stint has ended with India’s exit from the ongoing World Cup. The report further added that NCA head VVS Laxman will play a big role in formulating a model for long-term success of the team. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/31/reports-bcci-set-to-look-india-womens-head-coach-ramesh-powar-stint-ends-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/31/reports-bcci-set-to-look-india-womens-head-coach-ramesh-powar-stint-ends-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:52:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/ramesh_powar.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Came 2-3 years late in the careers of icon players’, says Saba Karim on Tendulkar, Ganguly, Dravid, and Laxman’s struggles in IPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[While India’s greats Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly. and VVS Laxman had achieved everything in ODIs and Test cricket, their careers in T20s could never take off. Saba Karim believes that they would have benefitted if the Indian Premier League (IPL) had been formed earlier.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/17/came-2-3-years-late-in-the-careers-of-icon-players-says-saba-karim-on-tendulkar-ganguly-dravid-and-laxmans-struggles-in-ipl?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/17/came-2-3-years-late-in-the-careers-of-icon-players-says-saba-karim-on-tendulkar-ganguly-dravid-and-laxmans-struggles-in-ipl?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:50:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Rahul%20Dravid%20RR.png" length="0" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Ishant Sharma lavish praise on Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entire buzz around Indian cricket at present is regarding Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match at Mohali, where he is set to play against Sri Lanka. The likes of Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Ishant Sharma and many others showered words of praise on Kohli ahead of his special feat.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/03/watch-sourav-ganguly-vvs-laxman-virender-sehwag-ishant-sharma-lavish-praise-on-virat-kohli-ahead-of-his-100th-test?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/03/watch-sourav-ganguly-vvs-laxman-virender-sehwag-ishant-sharma-lavish-praise-on-virat-kohli-ahead-of-his-100th-test?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Virat_Kohli_3_rd_Day_Australia_vs_India_BCCI_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus is always to win the game for my team, says Shaik Rasheed]]></title><description><![CDATA[After India won the U19 World Cup 2022 by defeating England in the final on February 5 in Antigua, vice-captain Shaik Rasheed has stated his focus is always to win the game for the team. Rasheed further added that the guidance of VVS Laxman helped the players a lot during the ICC mega event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/feb/07/focus-is-always-to-win-the-game-for-my-team-says-shaik-rasheed?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/feb/07/focus-is-always-to-win-the-game-for-my-team-says-shaik-rasheed?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:02:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/shaik_rasheed_india_u19_cricket_team_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[U-19 World Cup 2022 | VVS Laxman's experience gives us a lot of help in the middle, says Yash Dhull ]]></title><description><![CDATA[After India reached the semifinals of the U-19 World Cup 2022, Yash Dhull thanked NCA head VVS Laxman saying that the latter's experience gives a lot of help to the players during the tournament. Dhull further added that his team worked a single unit, and that helped them to achieve good results.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/30/u-19-world-cup-2022-vvs-laxmans-experience-gives-us-a-lot-of-help-in-the-middle-says-yash-dhull?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/30/u-19-world-cup-2022-vvs-laxmans-experience-gives-us-a-lot-of-help-in-the-middle-says-yash-dhull?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2022 09:55:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/yash_dhull_india_u19_captain_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs SA | Jasprit Bumrah has become one of the best bowlers in world cricket, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman heaped praises on Jasprit Bumrah, saying that the Indian speedster has become one of the best bowlers in world cricket. Laxman lauded Bumrah’s performance in England, and further added that the pacer will be Virat Kohli's go-to bowler in the upcoming Test series against South Africa.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/15/ind-vs-sa-jasprit-bumrah-has-become-one-of-the-best-bowlers-in-world-cricket-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/15/ind-vs-sa-jasprit-bumrah-has-become-one-of-the-best-bowlers-in-world-cricket-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:03:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/jasprit_bumrah_ind_vs_eng_icc_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayank Agarwal has given lot of importance to self belief, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman lauded Mayank Agarwal, after the opener scored match-winning 150 and 62 in the decider of the two-match Test series against New Zealand in Mumbai last week. Laxman was highly impressed with the right-hander’s “outstanding” strokeplay against Blackcaps spinners, especially Ajaz Patel.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/10/mayank-agarwal-has-given-lot-of-importance-to-self-belief-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/10/mayank-agarwal-has-given-lot-of-importance-to-self-belief-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y96/articles/Cricket_1/mayank_agarwal_vs_new_zealand_mumbai_test_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs SA | Ajinkya Rahane cannot play the first Test in South Africa, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman feels that Ajinkya Rahane should be benched for India’s first Test against South Africa later this month, citing that continuity is important in terms of team selection. He called for Shreyas Iyer’s inclusion, who had an impressive start to his Test career against New Zealand recently.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/07/ind-vs-sa-ajinkya-rahane-cannot-play-the-first-test-in-south-africa-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/07/ind-vs-sa-ajinkya-rahane-cannot-play-the-first-test-in-south-africa-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:36:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y12/articles/Cricket_1/ajinkya_rahane_bad_home_record_twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs NZ | Mohammed Siraj is one of the world's best at the moment, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India cricketer VVS Laxman has said that Mohammed Siraj is one of the world’s best at the moment and is a great asset to the Indian team as India won the Test series against New Zealand. Laxman also added that Siraj is growing and progressing really well as a Test match bowler. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/06/ind-vs-nz-mohammed-siraj-is-one-of-the-worlds-best-at-the-moment-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/06/ind-vs-nz-mohammed-siraj-is-one-of-the-worlds-best-at-the-moment-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:57:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/mohammed%20siraj.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs NZ | Cheteshwar Pujara’s long wait for Test hundred definitely a worry, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India cricketer VVS Laxman has stated that Cheteshwar Pujara’s century drought is an issue of concern for the team, after he was dismissed for 47 on Day 3 of the ongoing Mumbai Test against New Zealand. Laxman added that people talking about Pujara’s form could add to his frustrations.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/05/ind-vs-nz-cheteshwar-pujaras-long-wait-for-test-hundred-definitely-a-worry-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/05/ind-vs-nz-cheteshwar-pujaras-long-wait-for-test-hundred-definitely-a-worry-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:42:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y18/articles/Cricket_1/cheteshwar_pujara_india_vs_australia_day1_bcci.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs NZ | Legends react as Ajaz Patel emulates Anil Kumble, Jim Laker in a record 10-wicket haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ajaz Patel achieved a special milestone, when he bagged all 10 wickets in the first innings of the ongoing second India-New Zealand Test in Mumbai. The left-arm spinner returned 10/119, and joined legendary yesteryear spinners, England’s Jim Laker and India’s Anil Kumble, in achieving the feat.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/04/ind-vs-nz-legends-react-as-ajaz-patel-emulates-anil-kumble-jim-laker-in-a-record-10-wicket-haul?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/04/ind-vs-nz-legends-react-as-ajaz-patel-emulates-anil-kumble-jim-laker-in-a-record-10-wicket-haul?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:25:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/ajaz_patel_new_zealand_ind_vs_nz_mumbai_2021_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs NZ | India should open with Cheteshwar Pujara in Mumbai Test, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman has suggested that Cheteshwar Pujara can replace Mayank Agarwal as an opener in the second Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai, and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane can bat at No.3. Laxman further added that he is hopeful of Shreyas Iyer's inclusion in the playing XI for the Mumbai Test.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/02/ind-vs-nz-india-should-open-with-cheteshwar-pujara-in-mumbai-test-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/02/ind-vs-nz-india-should-open-with-cheteshwar-pujara-in-mumbai-test-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:30:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Cheteshwar_Pujara_new_shot_Adelaide_Test_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs NZ | Ajinkya Rahane is not decisive with his footwork, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India cricketer VVS Laxman has stated that Ajinkya Rahane's footwork is making it difficult for the right-hand batsman to move across the crease. Rahane’s poor form with the bat continued against New Zealand on Day 4 of the first Test as he got out lbw on four runs against Ajaz Patel.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/28/ind-vs-nz-ajinkya-rahane-is-not-decisive-with-his-footwork-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/28/ind-vs-nz-ajinkya-rahane-is-not-decisive-with-his-footwork-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/ajinkya_rahane_AP.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs NZ | Still remember Rahul Dravid raving about KS Bharat’s wicket keeping skills, reveals VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman has stated that he still remembers India head coach Rahul Dravid raving about KS Bharat's wicket-keeping skills in the past. The former Indian cricketer further lauded Bharat, who had to take up the wicket-keeping duties on Day 3 of the Kanpur Test in the absence of Wriddhiman Saha.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/28/ind-vs-nz-still-remember-rahul-dravid-raving-about-ks-bharats-wicket-keeping-skills-reveals-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/28/ind-vs-nz-still-remember-rahul-dravid-raving-about-ks-bharats-wicket-keeping-skills-reveals-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/ks_bharat_india_vs_new_zealand_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs NZ | Mayank Agarwal’s kneeling fielding stance at gully is not ideal, states VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman has stated that Mayank Agarwal’s kneeling fielding stance at gully position is not ideal as it restricts movements of the fielder. Agarwal was fielding at gully while kneeling with spinners Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel in operation on Day 2 and 3 of the Kanpur Test.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/27/ind-vs-nz-mayank-agarwals-kneeling-fielding-stance-at-gully-is-not-ideal-states-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/27/ind-vs-nz-mayank-agarwals-kneeling-fielding-stance-at-gully-is-not-ideal-states-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:17:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/mayank_agarwal_twitter.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VVS Laxman's stature in Indian cricket is beyond everything, says Sourav Ganguly]]></title><description><![CDATA[BCCI president Sourav Ganguly hailed VVS Laxman's appointment as NCA head, and stated that his former teammate's stature in Indian cricket is beyond everything. Ganguly further added that Indian cricket is in safe hands as Rahul Dravid and Laxman took over the roles offered to them by the BCCI.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/18/vvs-laxmans-stature-in-indian-cricket-is-beyond-everything-says-sourav-ganguly?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/18/vvs-laxmans-stature-in-indian-cricket-is-beyond-everything-says-sourav-ganguly?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:48:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/sourav_ganguly_vvs_laxman_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | VVS Laxman set to succeed India coach Rahul Dravid as NCA head ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India batsman VVS Laxman is set to become the new National Cricket Academy head, according to an India Today report. The 47-year-old has been first choice of BCCI top brass to replace Rahul Dravid - the new head coach of Indian cricket team, in the position, for a long time now.  ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/14/reports-vvs-laxman-set-to-succeed-india-coach-rahul-dravid-as-nca-head?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/14/reports-vvs-laxman-set-to-succeed-india-coach-rahul-dravid-as-nca-head?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:45:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/VVS_Laxman_New_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup 2021 | Little to choose between finalists Australia and New Zealand, reckons VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman feels that it is difficult to pick one of New Zealand and Australia as favourites ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final to be played in Dubai on Sunday, November 14. He also pointed out that toss might not be a deciding factor, as short passages of play often turn the tide T20 format.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/13/t-20-world-cup-2021-little-to-choose-between-finalists-australia-and-new-zealand-reckons-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/13/t-20-world-cup-2021-little-to-choose-between-finalists-australia-and-new-zealand-reckons-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:21:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/nz_vs_australia_icc_twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venkatesh Iyer can be Hardik Pandya’s backup, feels VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman believes that Venkatesh Iyer, who earned his maiden India call-up for the home T20I series against New Zealand, can be groomed into a utility all-rounder and marked him as a potential backup for Hardik Pandya. Iyer had excelled as an opener for Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL 2021.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/11/venkatesh-iyer-can-be-hardik-pandyas-backup-feels-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/11/venkatesh-iyer-can-be-hardik-pandyas-backup-feels-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:49:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y12/articles/Cricket_1/venkatesh_iyer.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup 2021 | India need to identify batsmen who can bowl for the next World Cup, says VVS Laxman]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVS Laxman believes that India should look for batsmen who can bowl as it will give flexibility in terms of bowling options ahead of the next year's T20 World Cup in Australia. Laxman also added that the bowlers who can bowl quick will be effective in the playing conditions Down Under.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/08/t-20-world-cup-2021-india-need-to-identify-batsmen-who-can-bowl-for-the-next-world-cup-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/08/t-20-world-cup-2021-india-need-to-identify-batsmen-who-can-bowl-for-the-next-world-cup-says-vvs-laxman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:20:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/VVS_Laxman_New_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup 2021 | VVS Laxman leaves out Ravichandran Ashwin from his playing XI vs Pakistan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2021 opener against Pakistan on Sunday, batting great VVS Laxman has penned down his ideal playing XI for the high-octane clash, leaving out premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Laxman has named both Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja for the Super 12s fixture.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/oct/22/t-20-world-cup-2021-vvs-laxman-leaves-out-ravichandran-ashwin-from-his-playing-xi-vs-pakistan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/oct/22/t-20-world-cup-2021-vvs-laxman-leaves-out-ravichandran-ashwin-from-his-playing-xi-vs-pakistan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/ashwin_t20worldcupbcci.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item></channel></rss>