Laxman Predicts Success for Shreyas Iyer as Captain After Asian Games Gold
VVS Laxman, India’s Asian Games head coach, says Shreyas Iyer is a players’ captain with the preparation and tactical nous to thrive in T20s.
6 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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