Team India Coaching Staff

Team India's new coaching staff will be led by Gautam Gambhir (x.com)Team India's new coaching staff will be led by Gautam Gambhir (x.com)

The Indian cricket team, historically rich with talent and achievement, is now experiencing a new era of leadership under the guidance of Gautam Gambhir, who has recently taken over as the head coach.

His appointment marks a significant transition from Rahul Dravid's impactful tenure which culminated with the T20 World Cup 2024 win. With the cricket world as its stage, Team India will look to rewrite its script with Gautam Gambhir leading the charge.

In this article, let’s take a detailed look at the current Indian cricket team's coaching staff, and their roles.

Head Coach - Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir (Twitter)Gautam Gambhir (Twitter)

Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach, is no stranger to the pressure of international cricket. Having steered his teams to remarkable victories during his playing days, and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a title win in IPL 2024 as it’s mentor, Gambhir is expected to bring his tactical brilliance and hardened resolve to the coaching role.

Announced by the BCCI in July 2024, Gambhir's leadership is expected to inject a fresh strategic approach to the team's dynamics. His immediate task will be leading the team in the white-ball series against Sri Lanka in July 2024, marking his first assignment as the head coach.

Assistant Coaches: Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate

Abhishek Nayar (Twitter)Abhishek Nayar (Twitter)

Abhishek Nayar has been associated with Indian cricket for a long time and is known for his mentoring skills, especially in the domestic circuit and in the IPL.

Ryan ten Doeschate (Twitter)Ryan ten Doeschate (Twitter)

Ryan ten Doeschate brings in international experience and a fresh perspective, having played cricket at the highest levels globally and for his role as the fielding coach of KKR.


Bowling Coach - Sairaj Bahutule

Sairaj Bahutule (Twitter)Sairaj Bahutule (Twitter)

The bowling department is currently under the interim guidance of Sairaj Bahutule, a former Indian leg-spinner and a seasoned coach at various domestic levels.

Bahutule's role will be critical in "spinning the web" around the opponents, particularly focusing on nurturing India's burgeoning spin talents for the challenges on Sri Lankan pitches.

There are expectations that Morne Morkel, the South African pace legend, will soon take over this role, bringing a wealth of experience from the fast bowling domain.


Fielding Coach – T Dilip

T. Dilip (Twitter)T. Dilip (Twitter)

T. Dilip, continuing his role as the fielding coach, has been crucial in transforming the Indian team into a "well-oiled machine" in the field.

His innovative approaches, including the fielding medal ceremony and motivational post-game speeches, have not only boosted the team’s morale but also its on-field agility and sharpness.

Throwdown Specialist - Raghavendra

Raghavendra aka Raghu (Twitter)Raghavendra aka Raghu (Twitter)

Affectionately known as Raghu, the team's throwdown specialist, remains a "behind-the-scenes maestro." His unique skill set in simulating diverse bowling conditions has been instrumental in preparing Indian batsmen for the furies of pace and bounce encountered on foreign soils for a long time now and he remains a crucial part of India’s coaching staff.


Team India Coaching Staff: FAQs

Q.1. Who is the assistant coach of the Indian team?

Answer: The Indian cricket team has two assistant coaches, Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate.

Q.2. How many coaches are there in the Indian team?

Answer: The Indian cricket team's coaching staff includes one head coach, two assistant coaches, one fielding coach, and one bowling coach, making a total of five key coaching positions.

Q.3. Who is the bowling coach for Team India?

Answer: Sairaj Bahutule is currently serving as the interim bowling coach for the Indian cricket team.

Q.4. Who is the coach of the Indian team for spin?

Answer: Sairaj Bahutule also handles the responsibilities of coaching spin bowlers in the team, utilizing his expertise as a former leg-spinning allrounder to develop India's spin talent.

Q.5. Who is the next team India coach?

Answer: Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, taking over the role to lead the team into new challenges and tournaments.