VVS Laxman takes over as head of the National Cricket Academy

Former India batsman VVS Laxman has started his journey as the new head of the National Cricket Academy on Monday.

"First day in office at the NCA! An exciting new challenge in store, look forward to the future and to working with the future of Indian cricket," Laxman said in a social media post.

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has said that Laxman is shifting to Bangalore for the next three years. 

"He (Laxman) is shifting to Bangalore for next three years from Hyderabad just to serve Indian cricket. It's remarkable," Ganguly told PTI.

"Of course, his earnings will drop but yeah, he has agreed. His wife and kids will also shift. His children will now study in a school in Bangalore and there will be a massive change as a family to shift base," he added. 

Laxman has taken the baton from Rahul Dravid who was earlier appointed as the head coach of the Indian team. Dravid had a good start to his stint as Team India defeated New Zealand in the T20Is and then the Test series at home. 

The side will now travel to South Africa for three-match Test and as many ODIs.