The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former Team India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule as the new spin bowling coach for the Indian men’s cricket team. The development has come days ahead of India’s bilateral series against Afghanistan.
BCCI has informed about the fresh appointment on May 2. Bahutule, who is recognized as a starwalt in the Indian domestic cricket, represented the national cricket team in two Tests and eight ODIs. In the First Class cricket, the former cricketer had 6176 runs and claimed 630 wickets in five matches.
Tremendous honour: Sairaj Bahutule
“It is a tremendous honour to be appointed as the spin Bowling Coach of the Indian men’s cricket team,” Sairaj Bahutule is quoted in BCCI’s official press release.
“Representing India as a player was a matter of immense pride, and the opportunity to contribute to Indian Cricket once again in a coaching capacity is deeply special. I look forward to working with the players and supporting the team's pursuit of excellence across formats,” he added.
BCCI called him a domestic stalwart
The 53-year-old has gained reputations on grooming spin bowling talents over the years. He has been actively working in the Indian cricket sector for years now, gaining experience in both domestic and franchise cricket.
“A former India international and a domestic stalwart, Mr Bahutule brings with him a wealth of experience as both a player and a coach. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for nurturing and developing spin-bowling talent across domestic and franchise cricket,” according to the official press release.
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