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BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach for India

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Summary

The BCCI has announced the appointment of Sairaj Bahutule as the new spin bowling coach for the Indian cricket team ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled for June 6-10 in New Chandigarh. Bahutule, a former leg-spinner, steps into a coaching staff that includes head coach Gautam Gambhir and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel. India's Test performance has struggled, currently sitting sixth in the World Test Championship standings with four wins, four losses, and one draw from nine matches. Bahutule brings extensive coaching experience, having worked with various teams, including the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL and the Indian Under-19 team that won the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2022.

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By the Numbers

•Sairaj Bahutule appointed as India's spin bowling coach on June 2, 2026.
•One-off Test against Afghanistan set for June 6-10 in New Chandigarh.
•India is currently sixth in the World Test Championship standings.
•Bahutule has prior coaching experience with IPL and Under-19 teams.
•India's recent Test series included losses to New Zealand and South Africa.

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