BCCI huge U-turn before Test series vs England, reappoints fielding coach T Dilip within months of sacking

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rehired T Dilip as India’s fielding coach for a one-year term. Dilip, along with Abhishek Nayar, was dismissed from his coaching position in April.

After not joining any IPL side, Dilip will resume his role with the Indian national cricket team. He previously served as fielding coach under Rahul Dravid, whose tenure concluded following the 2024 T20 World Cup.

When Gautam Gambhir assumed his role, Dilip was the sole member of Rahul Dravid’s support staff retained by the BCCI. He also served as a coach for the Indian team during their victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign.

Dilip’s introduction of the Fielder of the Match medals at the 2023 ODI World Cup ceremony garnered significant attention.

Ryan ten Doeschate will assist the India A cricket team, coached by Hrishikesh Kanitkar, during their unofficial Test series against the England Lions, according to The Indian Express.

India A will play two unofficial Test matches against the England Lions, followed by an internal practice match against the main Indian national team.

India and England will begin a five-Test cricket series on June 20th. This series will feature Shubman Gill’s debut as captain for India, supported by Rishabh Pant, who has previous England Test experience. The series follows the recent Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

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