Southampton

Former Indian batter VVS Laxman is likely to coach the Indian team in the opening T20 International against England in Southampton.

Laxman, who is currently the chief of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), was the coach of the Indian team for the two-match series against Ireland last month.

Laxman had accompanied the team as a coach because the regular head coach Rahul Dravid was with the Indian test squad for the Edgbaston match which is currently underway.

India and England will face each other in a three-match T20 series starting on July 7. Southampton, Birmingham and Nottingham will be the venues for the three matches.

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Rohit Sharma has been named captain of the Indian side. Arshdeep Singh who had a memorable IPL 2022 season for Punjab Kings is likely to make his debut. Apart from Arshdeep, the focus will also be on Umran Malik, the fiery pacer from Jammu who has been consistently clocking 150 miles plus.