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Subhadeep Ghosh to join Team India as fielding coach
Subhadeep Ghosh, a former Indian cricketer, is expected to join Team India as the new fielding coach.
He has a lot of experience coaching different teams, including the India Under-19 and women's teams, and has worked in the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to change the fielding coach after Team India had some bad performances in Ireland and England.
Subhadeep's first job as the new coach will be during the Test series in Sri Lanka in August 2026.
Subhadeep Ghosh is expected to join Team India as the new fielding coach.
He has extensive coaching experience with various Indian teams and in the IPL.
BCCI decided not to renew T Dilip's contract, leading to the change.
Team India's poor fielding in recent tours prompted the coaching change.
His first assignment will be the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka in August 2026.
- Who
- Subhadeep Ghosh, former Indian cricketer and current fielding coach
- What
- Subhadeep Ghosh is expected to join Team India as the new fielding coach
- Where
- India and Sri Lanka
- When
- His first assignment will be the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, beginning August 15, 2026
- Why
- To improve Team India's fielding performance after poor showings in Ireland and England tours
BCCI's Decision
Team Performance
Coaching Change
BCCI's Decision
BCCI decided not to renew T Dilip's contract, opting for a new fielding coach.
Team Performance
Team India's poor fielding performance in Ireland and England tours led to scrutiny and the need for a change.
Key facts
- Current Position
- Fielding Coach (expected)
- Previous Teams
- Assam, Railways, India A, India Under-19, India Women
- IPL Experience
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2014), Delhi Capitals
- First Assignment
- Two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, August 15, 2026
- Birth Year
- 1968
- Birth Place
- Digbou, Assam
- Playing Role
- Right-handed middle-order batter and off-spin bowler
- Coaching Experience
- 6-7 years at NCA, worked under Rahul Dravid
Sources
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