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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is weighing in on major changes in the coaching staff after the conclusion of the five-match India-England Test series.
According to the reports, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir’s position is safe; however, bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate are set to be sacked.
The BCCI will review the decisions after the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Still, the final decision will be made only after the Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to take place in September.
Both Morkel and Ten Doeschate were handpicked by Gautam Gambhir. Consequently, their performances have been under the radar for quite some time despite India managing a draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
The concerns regarding Morne Morkel arose from India’s struggles with fast bowling, resulting in the failure to nurture a single fast bowler.
Meanwhile, the report asserts that Gautam Gambhir will continue in his role as head coach amid the Team’s transition phase.
Along with Morne Morkel and Ryan Ten Doeschate, chief selector Ajit Agarkar is also under scrutiny, with reports suggesting that tension exists between the Team India management and the players regarding a few selection decisions.
Among the notable decisions is the exclusion of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, reflecting India’s inclination towards bowling all-rounders.
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