BCCI's big move, fired coach set to travel to England, Gill to miss....
In this collection of pictures we shall know BCCI's big move as fired coach set to travel to England alongside Team India. There is also a news about Shubman Gill. Let's dive in.
The BCCI has reversed its earlier decision, as ex-fielding coach T. Dilip who was removed from his role, will now be heading to England as part of the support staff for the upcoming five-match Test series beginning next month.
According to The Indian Express, the BCCI had been exploring options for an overseas fielding specialist but were unable to identify a fitting choice.
The five-match Test series between India and England is set to commence on June 20, marking India's first appearance in the longest format since their crushing 3-1 loss to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
"We have decided to reappoint Dilip for a year and he will be travelling with the Indian team for England. His contract so far is for one year," a source in the Indian board confirmed as quoted by Indian Express.
Dilip has been associated with the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for several years, where he has collaborated extensively with players like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal from the present generation, as well as earlier groups. Former off-spinner Ravi Ashwin, now retired, once referred to him as a "celebrity coach" and praised his role in enhancing India's slip fielding.
Indian Express also reported that the Indian squad will travel alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir, fielding specialist Dilip, batting mentor Sitanshu Kotak, pace coach Morne Morkel, and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
In addition, newly appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill is expected to miss the second practice match in Northampton, slated for June 6. The young opener is currently captaining the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, and with the team making it to the playoffs, the final—set for June 3—could leave little time for him to travel to England. To manage his workload ahead of the 46-day series, the team leadership has opted to allow him a short break.
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