Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, involved in on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage after sledging; former Indian batter Manoj Tiwary and spin coach Sairaj Bahutule advise him on handling provocation and maintaining conduct.
Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned players following a post-match altercation between India A's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage in Dambulla. Match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash sanctioned Halambage, and Niroshan Dickwella was fined. It's unclear if Sooryavanshi faced punishment.
India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma, emphasizing his experience and leadership despite recent form dips and age concerns. Bahutule also praised KL Rahul's adaptability and consistent performance across formats.
India's top-order batsmen, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, underwent rigorous net sessions at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, preparing for their upcoming match against Afghanistan. Concerns over Rohit's fitness were addressed by spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who emphasized his invaluable experience and leadership.
Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the Indian men's cricket team ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Bahutule, 53, brings extensive coaching experience from domestic and franchise cricket.
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.
