Gautam Gambhir, who is all set to take over as the Indian coach in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, has likely kept many upfront choices to the BCCI before his appointment. The KKR mentor who led the team to victory for the third time in the Indian Premier League after the first two times came under his captaincy was soon seen as the forerunner of Indian veteran head coach Rahul Dravid. 



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 Dravid, who was on the way to marking his resignation, was stopped by the Indian skipper for the T20 World Cup, and this proved the best of moves as India?s triumph proved the veteran's efficiency in his leadership and experience. It was under Dravid?s supervision that Men in Blue, India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, secured a long-cherished victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. 



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 Gambhir has reportedly reached a verbal decision with the ex-India player on a personal level, with chances indicating that as soon as Gambhir joins as Team India's head coach, there are chances for Nayar to step in as his next in command. 



The duo had results for the Kolkata Knight Riders; however, coaching a franchise team is much different from coaching a national side. Still, Team India and Indian fans would expect to see the duo in the Men in Blue colors and also let them secure a prominent place, just like the outgoing coach Rahul Dravid.

Gambhir demands an assistant coach of his choice for Team India

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The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/will-bccis-stern-decision-over-test-selection-improve-indias-chances-in-the-2025-world-test-championship/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/will-bccis-stern-decision-over-test-selection-improve-indias-chances-in-the-2025-world-test-championship/">Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)</a> appointed former Indian opener <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-with-gaikwad-out-pant-and-pandya-back-what-will-be-indias-likely-starting-xi-in-t20is-under-the-new-skipper-and-new-coach-gambhir/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-with-gaikwad-out-pant-and-pandya-back-what-will-be-indias-likely-starting-xi-in-t20is-under-the-new-skipper-and-new-coach-gambhir/">Gautam Gambhir</a> as India's head coach, after Rahul Dravid. Gambhir has come up with a number of new things for the Indian cricket team. Suryakumar Yadav was appointed the T20I captain, while Shubman Gill got the responsibility of vice captain in ODIs and T20Is.



Now it looks like India's <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-full-squad-announced-by-the-bcci-for-indias-tour-of-sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-full-squad-announced-by-the-bcci-for-indias-tour-of-sri-lanka/">Gautam Gambhir</a> has brought some of his former KKR coaches to the Indian cricket team. As per the report from Cricbuzz, the BCCI are set to appoint former Indian cricketer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhishek_Nayar" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhishek_Nayar">Abhishek Nayar</a> and former Netherlands' all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate as assistant coaches for the team. Meanwhile, T. Dilip is expected to retain his place as a fielding coach as well.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ten Doeschate and Abhishek Nayar to join India as assistant coaches with Gautam Gambhir - Reports</h2>



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According to Cricbuzz, both Ryan ten Doeschate and Abhishek Nayar will be joining Team India for the coming Sri Lanka tour, whcih will be played between July 27 and August 8. India will play three ODIs and three T20is on this tour, and it will be the first series for Gautam Gambhir as head coach.



Nayar is likely to travel with Team India to Sri Lanka. However, Ten Doeschate is currently with the LA Knight Riders in the ongoing Major League Cricket 2024 as an assistant coach. Hence, he is expected to join Team India later in Colombo.



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These two are currently part of the Kolkata Knight Riders, and Gautam Gambhir was the mentor for the team in the IPL 2024. That's where Gambhir's inclusion as head coach is one of the reasons for the BCCI selecting them for assistant coaches' roles. Meanwhile, T. Dilip, who was with Dravid, will retain his position.



However, now only the spot of bowling coach is vacant. Morne Morkel, who worked with Gautam Gambhir during his stint with the Lucknow Super Giants, is the front-runner for this position. If everything goes well, the former South African pacer is likely to join the team very soon.



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Gautam Gambhir's KKR's colleagues Ten Doeschate and Abhishek Nayar set to join as India's assistant coaches - Report

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India suffered a shambolic loss in the second Test against Australia. They were at the receiving end of the 10-wicket thrashing at the hands of hosts in the pink-ball Test as they took perfect revenge for the Perth Test and levelled the series. 
India looked extremely horrible with bat and ball and was clueless throughout the game, which concluded in just three days. All the batters failed to go big, and then the bowlers too struggled to control the pink ball and pick early wickets happened in the Perth Test, which the visitors won by 295 runs. 
However, the loss in the second Test seems to have created tensions among the Indian camp. The rumours of the rift have started to fuel, and this came, especially after the Indian coaching staff conducted the net sessions just after the team's loss in the Adelaide Test.
<h2> There have been rumours of a rift between the Indian coaching staff</h2>
There have been rumours of a rift between the Indian coaching staff, and this came after bowling coach Morne Morkel, assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate, and fielding coach T. Dilip were seen having an intense chat among themselves while standing in the middle of nets. 
What fuelled rumours of the rift was head coach Gautam Gambhir was not there, and the rest of the coaches were having talks among themselves when it should been with the head coach. Also, Abhishek Nayar's finger-pointing gesture towards Morne Morkel didn't go well with many and sparked rumours of division. 
The picture of this was posted by a Journalist of RevSportz, and it sparked various rumours about the rift. Here's the picture:
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India played the first Test in Perth with a positive mindset. They were all over the opposition with bat and ball. However, it was a completely different effort in the second Test. The Adelaide game also was the shortest match down under as it lasted just 1031 balls across four innings.

India suffered a shambolic loss in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide.

India looked extremely horrible with bat and ball in Adelaide.

Rift in the Indian dressing room? Adelaide's loss fuels rumours of division in coaching staff

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India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed why Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the fourth Test against Australia, which is taking place in Melbourne. He mentioned that the batter isn't dropped but couldn't find way in the combination. 
The fourth Test between India and Australia commenced on Thursday (26th December). It is a Boxing-day Test, which is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne and saw the enthralling day of cricket on Day 1 of the match. 
India's team made a massive change going into the game as young batter Shubman Gill was dropped from the team. In his place, the Rohit Sharma-led side included all-rounder, Washington Sundar, looking at the conditions, which looked pretty flat on Day 1 of the match. 
Shubman Gill getting dropped didn't go well with many fans and experts as they lashed out at the Indian team management for their poor decision. This is because the right-hander is the second-leading run-getter for the team in the longest format of the game this year, with over 800 runs. 
<h2> I feel for Shubman but he understands - Abhishek Nayar </h2>
But, Abhishek Nayar, Indian assistant coach, confirmed that Shubman isn't dropped. He said that he felt that Washington Sundar could be handy on the wicket along with Ravindra Jadeja. While mentioning that he feels for the young batter, Nayar said the batter was on the same page with the Team. Speaking to reporters, he said: 
"Looking at the pitch, we felt Washi could give solidarity along with Jaddu. I feel for Shubman but he understands. He’s not really dropped, just couldn’t find his way in the combination." 
Not only this, Abhishek Nayar also confirmed that Rohit Sharma will be opening the innings for the team. This means that KL Rahul will walk out to bat at No.3 and the team management would be hoping that the move pays off and India wins the game. 
Coming to the match, Australia had a great day with the bat after opting to bat first. They piled up a massive total of 311 runs, with the top four batters slamming half-centuries and putting India bowlers under pressure. It remains to be seen what will be India's response on Day 2.
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India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed why Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the fourth Test against Australia

Abhishek Nayar opens up about why Shubman Gill was dropped! Reveals where will Rohit Sharma bat at MCG

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In what has been a shocking development, as per the reports in Indian Express, it is learned that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a massive call ahead of the England tour. The governing body has removed assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and fielding coach T Dilip with immediate effect. 
Not only this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India also has parted ways with strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai. The reports claimed that the decision has been taken following the team's debacle in the Australia, where they lost the series by the margin of 3-1. 
While BCCI is yet to announce a replacement for Abhishek Nayar and T Dilip, Adrian Le Roux has been added to the team as a replacement for strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai. This will be the second stint for Le Roux with the Indian team. He is currently part of the Punjab Kings setup in the IPL. 
<h2>Nayar, Dilip and Soham have been informed about it last week - BCCI source</h2>
A source close to BCCI confirmed that the governing body has informed Abhishek Nayar and T Dilip about the decision and they won't be part of the England tour. Speaking to the Indian Express, he said: “Nayar, Dilip and Soham have been informed about it last week. The Indian board will not have any new appointee as of now,” a source in the Indian board confirmed. 
Abhishek Nayar was appointed after the T20 World Cup 2024 as head coach Gautam Gambhir and a lot of players expressed their confidence in him. T Dilip, on the other hand, has been part of the coaching staff since the time Rahul Dravid took over. 
The move to remove Abhishek Nayar comes as a big shock because of his contributions to the team in the short span of time. He played a massive role in India winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and has also been nurturing young talents behind the scenes. His contract runs till August and there is no confirmation as to why he was removed. 
The India team will be next seen in action during the England tour. They will be playing a five-match Test series, starting from 20th July. The series will also mark the beginning of the new edition of the world Test Championship and it could well be make or break for some players.
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Abhishek Nayar and T Dilip Sacked by BCCI {PC:X}

A source close to BCCI confirmed that the governing body has informed Abhishek Nayar and T Dilip about the decision

Board of Control for Cricket in India has removed assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and fielding coach T Dilip with immediate effect. 

Shocking! BCCI removes Abhishek Nayar, T Dilip from the coaching staff ahead of the England tour

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The reports in Dainik Jagran claimed that BCCI will be hosting a press conference to announce the Test captain of India.

BCCI to announce new India Test captain and squad for England Tests on this date

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India National Cricket Team batter Virat Kohli has made up his mind that he won't be playing Tests anymore.

Virat Kohli REJECTS BCCI's request to continue playing Tests, batter firm on his stance

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The ICC WTC Final 2023-25 will be held at Lord's from June 11-15, 2025, featuring South Africa vs Australia.

ICC WTC Final 2023-25 Date OUT! Check WTC Final Schedule, Venue, Timing and More in One Click

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IPL 2025 Resumption: BCCI Plans to Host Remaining Matches in Bengaluru, Chennai & Hyderabad as Overseas Players Start Leaving

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A source close to the developments confirmed that Virat Kohli has made up his mind to move away from Test cricket.

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