According to reports, the National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman could be in-charge of the Indian team for the five-match T20 International series against Australia, which will start within a week after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup.

Head coach Rahul Dravid's contract will run its course at the end of the World Cup and obviously, the BCCI has the option of requesting the former India captain to reapply as the board will have to reinvite applications for the post following the norm.

It will be interesting to see that Rahul Dravid wants to continue as the head coach of the national side, as in the ODI World Cup 2023 tournament, the whole Indian side is travelling more than 10,000 kilometres across the country. The entire squad will likely be given rest due to their extensive travel and gruelling campaign at the end of the tournament.

As per a report in PTI, VVS Laxman will be the Indian cricket team's Head coach as Rahul Dravid will likely go on a break."VVS Laxman has always been in charge when Rahul has taken a break and the same thing is likely to continue for the series just after the World Cup," a BCCI source told PTI.

The Rohit Sharma-led India has reached Lucknow on October 25, Wednesday, to play their match against defending champions England at the Ekana Stadium on October 29, Sunday. The Men in Blue are coming into the match with full confidence, as they are the only side unbeaten in the ongoing mega tournament. The Indian side currently stands in the top place, having won all five matches till now and having 10 points with a net run rate of +1.353.

(With inputs from agencies)