Rahul Dravid's replacement as interim head coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022, which will be played in the UAE, is current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head and former batsman VVS Laxman.
In Dravid's absence, who tested positive for Covid-19 prior to the team's departure for the UAE, Laxman, who acted as the coach during India's recently finished three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe, will be in charge of the team's preparation.
As soon as 49-year-old Dravid passes his test and is given the all-clear by the BCCI Medical Team, he will join the team. A BCCI release stated that in addition to Laxman, vice-captain KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, and Avesh Khan, who travelled from Harare, had also joined the team in Dubai.
The remaining members of the Zimbabwe series team who were not travelling to India for the Asia Cup have since returned.
"The BCCI Medical team is keeping an eye on Mr. Dravid, who is experiencing just minor symptoms. Once he returns with a negative COVID-19 report, he will join the team "Earlier on Tuesday, the board had stated in a statement.
Laxman will lead the team till Dravid returns his duties while Dravid's health status is still being checked, according to information obtained. On Sunday, India will play its bitter rival Pakistan in the Asia Cup opener.