VVS Laxman to get contract extension as head of National Cricket Academy

Former India cricketer and legendary Test batter VVS Laxman is all set to extend his stay as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), according tothe latest reports on Thursday (Aug 15). Laxman, who has been the head of the NCA and led the team in Rahul Dravid’s absence, will now get an extended term as the NCA moves to a new state-of-the-art facility. NCA will be opening a new facility in the coming days and Laxman will be the man to lead it as the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) looks forward to the transition.

Laxman set to stay at NCA

The move to extend his contract comes after Laxman was approached by several teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Teams like Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings were bidding to sign him as coach for the IPL 2025, but that would have meant Laxman would have to resign from his NCA post. However, according to ESPNcricinfo, the legendary batter will continue to head the Bengaluru-based facility and won’t join any IPL side.

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NCA set for major overhaul

“Very excited to announce that the @BCCI’s new National Cricket Academy (NCA) is almost complete and will be opening shortly in Bengaluru. The new NCA will feature three world-class playing grounds, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, an Olympic-size swimming pool and state-of-the-art training, recovery and sports science facilities. This initiative will help our nation’s current and future cricketers develop their skills in the best possible environment!” Jay Shah wrote onX earlier in the month.

The plan is set to lift Indian cricket and provide world-class facilities for the upcoming generation of cricketers. The NCA serves as the centre of preparation for Indian players contracted to the BCCI but the latest developments will also see domestic players use the facilities.