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Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey will have big shoes to fill: Bahutule

Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey will have big shoes to fill: Bahutule

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5 min readLucknowJun 16, 2026 08:18 PM IST ‘Transition’ is probably the most frequently used word in the context of Indian cricket these days. The national selectors, in consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, are ringing in the changes to find out who has the ability to step into big shoes. It’s no surprise that along with batting and pace bowling, spin bowling is also getting a lot of attention, with the ongoing series against Afghanistan the perfect stage for trial to avoid possible errors in the future. With Ravichandran Ashwin long gone and attempts underway to find a successor for Ravindra Jadeja as well, the one-off Test and the three-ODI series is an audition of sorts for Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey. Kuldeep Yadav is the only senior spinner in the squad, with Axar Patel rested as well. And on the evidence of the two games, the two left-arm spinners haven’t done their long-term prospects any harm. Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule is suitably impressed. “This is a transition time for spinners. I feel …

‘Sooryavanshi provoked, needs to learn; Lankans must behave’: Sairaj Bahutule

‘Sooryavanshi provoked, needs to learn; Lankans must behave’: Sairaj Bahutule

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3 min readJun 16, 2026 07:29 PM IST Sairaj Bahutule, the spin bowling coach of the senior Indian team, has backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the wake of the heated scenes that unfolded during India ‘A’s tri-series clash against Sri Lanka ‘A’ on Monday. Bahutule, who is currently in Lucknow with the senior side for the ODI series against Afghanistan, said he does not believe the 15-year-old is the kind of player who would lose his composure without provocation. His comments come after India ‘A’ were beaten in a Super Over, following which tempers flared between players from both sides, leading to a brief but intense exchange involving shoving before the situation was eventually brought under control. “I think it was an unfortunate incident, but we don’t know how it was provoked. The way I know Vaibhav, he is a very composed boy,” Bahutule said on the eve of the second ODI. The former leg-spinner did admit that the youngster, who has taken the cricket world by storm after his exploits against pedigreed bowlers in the …

Sairaj Bahutule Appointed as India’s Spin Bowling Coach

Sairaj Bahutule Appointed as India’s Spin Bowling Coach

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The former legspinner Sairaj Bahutule will be joining India’s national side as their spin bowling coach ahead of the one-off test in the home tour against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Sairaj Bahutule has already joined the team in Mullanpur for the upcoming test. His latest stint was with the Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 and has also worked with Kerala and Bengal men’s teams. He has also been part of the Rajasthan Royals’ support staff from 2018 to 2021, before joining the National Cricket Academy (2021-2024). He also served as the support staff for India A assignments and accompanied a few India series, when Rahul Dravid was head coach, before returning for another year with the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. He made his cricket debut for India in 1997 and played his final game in 2003, where he played two tests and eight ODIs. In his domestic cricket career, he took 630 wickets in 188 FC matches and 197 wickets in 143 List A games. He also has amassed 6176 runs in domestic cricket. …

BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India’s spin bowling coach

BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India’s spin bowling coach

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2 min readJun 2, 2026 09:32 PM IST Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule was on Tuesday appointed as the spin bowling coach of the men’s national team, having worked in the India U-19 and India A set-up earlier. Bahutule, who represented India in two Tests and eight ODIs, was seen in the Punjab Kings jersey in the recently concluded IPL. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sairaj Bahutule as the Spin Bowling Coach of the Indian Cricket Team (Senior Men),” the BCCI said in a statement. A distinguished performer on the domestic circuit, the 53-year-old claimed 630 wickets and tallied 6,176 runs in first-class cricket that spanned nearly two decades. Following his retirement, Bahutule built an impressive coaching resume, serving as head coach of Vidarbha, Kerala, Gujarat and Bengal. He also worked as spin-bowling coach with IPL franchises Rajasthan Royals and most recently Punjab Kings and was associated with the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy, now known as the Centre of Excellence, between 2021 and …

Sairaj Bahutule Appointed as Rajasthan Royals Bowling Coach for IPL 2025

Sairaj Bahutule Appointed as Rajasthan Royals Bowling Coach for IPL 2025

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The former wrist spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as RR Bowling coach for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. He was previously part of Rajasthan’s coaching setup from 2018-21. The Mumbai-born cricketer is one of the key figures of Indian domestic cricket, having an impressive record of over 630 wickets and 6,000 runs in first-class cricket. Following his retirement, Bahutule had a successful coaching career, mentoring teams such as Mumbai, Bengal, Kerala and also the senior India Men’s Cricket Team in 2024. He also served as the bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for three years. Bahutule will be joining the head coach Rahul Dravid’s coaching staff along with bowling coach Shane Bond. “Sairaj’s deep understanding of spin bowling and his extensive coaching experience make him an invaluable addition to our team.” Once a Royal. Always a Royal. Say hello to Spin Bowling Coach Sairaj Bahutule, who will look after your spin diamonds in #IPL2025! 🔥💗 pic.twitter.com/iI7Top4isc — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 13, 2025 “His proven ability to mentor young bowlers …

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals appoint Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach | Cricket News

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals appoint Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach | Cricket News

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Rajasthan Royals have appointed former India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule as their spin bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2025 season on Thursday. The 52-year-old Bahutule returns to the Royals having been a part of the setup from 2018-21. A stalwart in Indian domestic cricket, Bahutule has an impressive record of over 630 wickets and 6,000 runs in first-class cricket. Bahutule played for India in two Tests and eight ODIs and has since transitioned into a successful coaching career. He has mentored teams such as Mumbai, Bengal, Kerala and the Indian naional men’s team. Bahutule will work under RR head coach Rahul Dravid. The franchise also recently roped in Vikram Rathour as the batting coach for the season. Story continues below this ad “Sairaj’s deep understanding of spin bowling and his extensive coaching experience make him an invaluable addition to our team. His proven ability to mentor young bowlers aligns perfectly with our vision at Rajasthan Royals. Having worked with him before, I am confident that his insights and guidance will significantly benefit our players as …