VVS Laxman, Shreyas Iyer Hail Each Other After India’s 3-0 Zimbabwe Sweep
Iyer credited Laxman’s guidance after India sealed a 3-0 series sweep, and the interim coach praised the captain’s confidence.
- On Sunday, India, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, clinched a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe with a 35-run victory in the final T20I in Harare.
- Interim head coach VVS Laxman managed the tour, filling in for regular coach Gautam Gambhir, who is on a break following the UK tour and returns for Sri Lanka's Test series in August.
- Laxman praised Iyer's resilience after the captain's difficult 0-4 series loss to England earlier this month, saying, "He was so confident," and crediting him for encouraging the squad throughout.
- Iyer thanked Laxman, saying, "Thank you VVS sir for motivating us," and described the team's performance as "flawless" barring dropped catches, crediting the entire support staff.
- The series win demonstrated India's depth of cricket talent, with Laxman, head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, validating interim leadership's role in managing short tours.
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Shreyas Iyer, VVS Laxman hail India's performance after 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe
The Indian team performed brilliantly in the three-game T20I series against Zimbabwe, winning all the matches. The BCCI shared a video where skipper Shreyas Iyer and interim head coach VVS Laxman addressed the side, and heaped praise on their performance.
Shreyas Iyer Credits Coach VVS Laxman After India's Dominant 3-0 T20I Whitewash Over Zimbabwe | 🏏 LatestLY
Shreyas Iyer lauded interim coach VVS Laxman after India's dominant 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe, concluding on July 26, 2026, at Harare Sports Club. This marks Iyer's first series win as India's T20I captain, achieved with a youthful squad under Laxman's guidance. 🏏 Shreyas Iyer Credits Coach VVS Laxman After India's Dominant 3-0 T20I Whitewash Over Zimbabwe.
VVS Laxman hails captain Iyer, teams winners mindset after T20I series win over Zimbabwe - The Tribune
Indian stand-in coach VVS Laxman hailed the T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer for achieving his first-ever T20I series as a captain during the tour to Zimbabwe after a rough start to his stint. He also hailed the team for displaying a "collective effort" and a "winners' mindset" in the series.
Shreyas Iyer Praises VVS Laxman For His Mentorship After Zimbabwe Triumph
Shreyas Iyer found VVS Laxman's mentorship inspiring, while Laxman marvelled at the young batter's infectious confidence as India's T20 captain and its interim head coach applauded each other's role in the 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe in Harare
How Iyer's Leadership, Laxman's Mentorship Led India To Zimbabwe Sweep
India's new-look T20 squad, led by Shreyas Iyer and mentored by interim coach VVS Laxman, secured a dominant 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Both Iyer and Laxman praised each other's contributions, highlighting Iyer's leadership and Laxman's inspiring guidance in the team's success.
VVS Laxman or Gautam Gambhir? Zimbabwe series sweep sparks India coach debate
India's dominant 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe shifted the spotlight from the results to the dressing room. A viral BCCI video fuelled fresh debate over VVS Laxman's impact, but the stand-in coach dismissed any talk of replacing Gautam Gambhir.
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