The Indian cricket team is undergoing a shakeup, with assistant coach Abhishek Nair being removed from his position. This move comes after a review of the team’s coaching staff by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Nair had been with the team for about nine months, having been appointed by head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Reasons Behind the Move
The exact reason for Nair’s removal isn’t clear, but sources suggest it might be linked to his presence in the dressing room. A senior BCCI official revealed that a review meeting was held after India’s tour of Australia, where concerns were raised about Nair’s role and its impact on the team. The meeting included top BCCI officials, key team members, and national selectors.
- Nair’s presence was seen as having a negative effect on the team.
- The appointment of Sitanthshu Kotak as batting coach seemed to be a precursor to Nair’s removal.
Changes in the Coaching Staff
The BCCI’s new standard operating procedure (SOP) limits the tenure of coaching staff to three years. This means that fielding coach T Dilip and strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai are also likely to be replaced soon, as they have been with the team for over three years. The changes are part of the BCCI’s efforts to revamp the team’s coaching setup.