Pakistan's fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of the team's tours to the West Indies and England. Mansoor Amjad is expected to replace him. McDermott's departure follows a pattern of foreign coaching staff leaving Pakistan cricket without official explanations.
Indian cricket team's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel are reportedly considering leaving their roles after the current England tour concludes. BCCI is in discussions to retain them, with VVS Laxman set to lead a separate coaching staff for upcoming series.
Sarah Taylor, former England wicketkeeper, joins England's men's Test team as fielding coach for the New Zealand series on a short-term basis, praised by ECB Director Rob Key as "one of the best in the business". England also announces squad for the first Test, including newcomers Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker, and James Rew, and returns for Ollie Robinson and Rehan Ahmed.
England's Test squad for the New Zealand series includes three uncapped players (Emilio Gay, James Rew, Sonny Baker) and Ollie Robinson's recall. Sarah Taylor, a former England wicketkeeper, is appointed fielding coach, a first for a female in the men's senior setup.
England names Sarah Taylor as first female fielding coach for men's Test team, alongside a new squad for the New Zealand series featuring three uncapped players and Ollie Robinson's return.
Sarah Taylor, 36, becomes the first woman to coach an England men's side in a major sport, appointed as fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, bringing her coaching experience from Sussex, Manchester Originals, and England Lions.
Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is poised to become the Indian men's team's spin-bowling coach for the next two years. With extensive experience, including with the Punjab Kings and at the NCA, Bahutule's appointment aims to bolster India's spin attack. His tenure is expected to commence with the Afghanistan series in June. The Team India coaching setup currently includes batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel, fielding coach T Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, with Bahutule now set to fill the spin-bowling coach’s role.
