Team India's newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir's first assignment will be India vs Sri Lanka white-ball series, comprising three T20Is and three ODIs. However, it is not yet clear who will be in his coaching team. With the tenure of former coach Rahul Dravid and his coaching staff having ended, there are speculations about who will be India's next batting coach, fielding coach, and bowling coach.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to officially make any announcements regarding the above-mentioned coaching positions.
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According to a report in Cricbuzz, KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and former Dutch international player Ryan ten Doeschate are ready to join Gautam Gambhir-led India coaching staff.
T Dilip will remain the fielding coach of India. Both Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate will be appointed as assistant coaches. There is still some ambiguity regarding the new bowling coach, but reports suggest that former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel is a strong candidate and is likely to take up the role in Gambhir's coaching team.
T Dilip retained as fielding coach
Fielding coach T Dilip has made his mark not only as an effective fielding coach but also as a positive influence in the Indian dressing room. He is known for his skills in team bonding exercises, which are considered crucial for players in a highly competitive environment.
Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Morne Morkel; the new faces
Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Morne Morkel, likely to be included in Gautam Gambhir's coaching team, have worked with him during his coaching career in the IPL.
Nair and Ten Doeschate were Gambhir's teammates when Kolkata Knight Riders won IPL 2024 title, while Morkel worked with Gambhir at Lucknow Super Giants for two years.