The national team's loss could be an IPL franchise's gain.
India men’s senior team’s loss could be Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) gain during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as the possibility of coaching changes hangs over the national team.
According to reports, India’s batting coach Abhishek Nayar and fielding coach T Dilip are likely to be sacked as the BCCI looks at downsizing Gautam Gambhir’s coaching staff.
That also means bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate will be the remaining members. However, this exit could open up a new door for Dilip and Nayar in the IPL with defending champions. KKR has both fielding and batting coach posts vacant.
Last year, Gambhir was KKR’s mentor with Chandrakant Pandit being the head coach. This season, Chennai Super Kings legend Dwayne Bravo is the mentor at KKR. Former West Indies coach Ottis Gibson (assistant coach), Bharat Arun (bowling coach), and Carl Crowe (spin-bowling coach) are the other members.
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The decision to part ways with the duo might be made after Saturday’s meeting in Guwahati between BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Gambhir.
India had recently won the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai after a rough start under Gambhir’s coaching era. They lost series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Australia. It forced the BCCI to implement strict measures to change the culture within the Indian dressing room.
These changes included cutting down on the players’ entourages, which include managers and personal chefs. There were restrictions on families accompanying players on overseas tours. Players were also banned from arriving in personal vehicles at the practice venue. They were also required to play domestic cricket in order to be eligible for central contracts.
Besides the coaching staff, the team also has three throwdown specialists, two physiotherapists, an operations manager, two massage therapists, a doctor, and an analyst, besides a few more.
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