Why will VVS Laxman and not Gautam Gambhir coach India at Asian Games?

VVS Laxman will be India's head coach at Asian Games 2026 because the tournament overlaps with India's ODI series against West Indies, where Gautam Gambhir will remain with the side. India's Asiad campaign starts on September 28, while West Indies ODIs run from September 27 to October 3. Laxman also coached India at previous Asian Games, where India bagged gold.