Shikhar Dhawan to lead, VVS Laxman to coach India in South Africa ODIs: Reports

Shikhar Dhawan in action [PC: Twitter]

Veteran Opener Shikhar Dhawan is set to lead India in an ODI series once again, this time against the visiting South African side. 

Keeping in mind the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022, several players who are also part of the T20I side will most likely be rested by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

It was further mentioned that National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman will coach India in the absence of Rahul Dravid. Dhawan's last ODI assignment was against West Indies, where he guided the visitors to a thumping 3-0 victory in the Caribbean.

Laxman, too, was a part of India's coaching staff in the 2022 Asia Cup but returned once Dravid recovered from COVID-19 on the eve of their league stage clash against Pakistan.

Laxman has coached India on multiple tours this year; Ireland, England, and West Indies. South Africa will tour India for a 3-match T20I and ODI series, starting September 28. The ODI series begins on October 6 and will be played across Lucknow, Ranchi, and Delhi.

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