The Indian cricket team’s support staff is undergoing a shake-up, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) considering changes. Gautam Gambhir’s coaching team might be streamlined.
Changes in the Support Staff
Some team members may be let go due to redundancy, sources close to the matter say. The BCCI feels the current support staff is bloated. Three members – Abhishek Nayar, T Dilip, and Soham Desai – might be on their way out. This decision isn’t a direct response to India’s loss to Australia. Rather, it’s an effort to optimize the team’s support structure.
New Appointments on the Cards?
Soham Desai’s role as strength and conditioning coach could be taken over by Adrian Le Roux. Le Roux has worked with the Kolkata Knight Riders and is currently with the Punjab Kings in the IPL.
- Abhishek Nayar and T Dilip’s responsibilities might be absorbed by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
- Ryan ten Doeschate was the fielding coach for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The coaching staff’s performance was under scrutiny following India’s disappointing tour of Australia. The team’s loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy sparked questions about the coaching staff’s effectiveness.