Sairaj Bahutule Appointed Spin Bowling Coach for Indian Cricket Team Ahead of Afghanistan Test
From IPL To Indian Cricket Team, BCCI Ropes In New Spin Bowling Coach Ahead Of Afghanistan Series
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Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as the spin bowling coach for the Indian men's cricket team ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. With extensive coaching experience, Bahutule aims to enhance the team's performance across formats.
- 01Sairaj Bahutule previously coached IPL teams, including Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, and was part of India's ICC Under-19 World Cup-winning team in 2022.
- 02Bahutule expressed his honor in being appointed and looks forward to contributing to Indian cricket's success.
- 03India currently ranks sixth in the World Test Championship cycle, with four wins and four losses from nine matches.
- 04The Afghanistan Test marks India's first red-ball match of the year, following the IPL 2026.
- 05Shubman Gill will captain the Indian team in both the Test and ODI formats, with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer serving as vice-captains.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule as the spin bowling coach for the Indian men's cricket team ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on Saturday in New Chandigarh. Bahutule brings a wealth of coaching experience, having worked with various domestic teams and IPL franchises, including Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. He was also part of the coaching staff for India's ICC Under-19 World Cup-winning team in 2022. Expressing his excitement, Bahutule stated that it is a great honor to contribute to Indian cricket again in a coaching role. The Indian team, currently in sixth place in the World Test Championship cycle, has faced challenges recently, losing two of their last three Test series. The Afghanistan Test will be India's first red-ball match of the year, with a subsequent ODI series against Afghanistan scheduled from June 14 to 20. Shubman Gill will lead the team, supported by vice-captains KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer.
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Bahutule's appointment is expected to enhance the spin bowling department of the Indian cricket team, which has struggled in recent Test series.
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