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Spin Master Sairaj Bahutule Joins India's Coaching Staff
2 Jun
Summary
- Sairaj Bahutule appointed as spin-bowling coach for India's national team.
- Bahutule brings experience from IPL and domestic coaching roles.
- He played two Tests and eight ODIs for India between 1997-2003.
Sairaj Bahutule, a former Indian leg-spinner, has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the men's national team. This appointment comes ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to take place in New Chandigarh from June 6 to June 10. Bahutule will be responsible for India's spin department across all formats.
Bahutule joins the national setup following his recent role as spin-bowling coach for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026. His coaching journey includes valuable experience with domestic teams like Kerala and Bengal, and a previous tenure with Rajasthan Royals from 2018 to 2021.
