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BCCI reviews coaching staff after England tour and T Dilip's performance concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

BCCI reviews coaching staff after England tour and T Dilip's performance concerns

Summary

The BCCI is evaluating the futures of assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel following the ongoing England tour. Both coaches are considering their positions as their contracts conclude after the ODI series this month. VVS Laxman will guide a separate coaching group for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe. Concerns about fielding standards have put T Dilip’s role as fielding coach in jeopardy. If Doeschate and Morkel exit, the BCCI may appoint Lakshmipathy Balaji as fast bowling coach for the Sri Lanka series in August.

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Key Details

•BCCI discusses future of Ryan ten Doeschate and Morne Morkel as coaches.
•Concerns arise over T Dilip's fielding coach performance.
•VVS Laxman to lead a new coaching group for the Zimbabwe series.
•Coaches' contracts expire after England ODI series this month.
•BCCI may send Lakshmipathy Balaji to Sri Lanka if changes occur.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI discussing Ryan ten Doeschate and Morne Morkel's future as Team India coaches; T Dilip under fire

What they're saying

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Indian cricket board may need new support staff after England tour concludes. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel are considering leaving. VVS Laxman will lead a separate coaching team for the Zimbabwe series. Fielding coach T Dilip is also under scrutiny due to team performance. The board is discussing options to resolve these potential staff departures.
— Yahoo Sports

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