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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 …

Renuka Singh Thakur ruled out of one-off Test vs Australia; Kashvee Gautam named replacement

Renuka Singh Thakur ruled out of one-off Test vs Australia; Kashvee Gautam named replacement

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 4, 2026 12:47 AM IST The Indian women’s cricket team suffered a huge jolt on Tuesday when pacer Renuka Singh Thakur was ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia. The day-night pink-ball Test will be played at the iconic WACA Ground in Perth, beginning on Friday. Renuka has been ruled out of the final match of the multi-format series due to workload management. Bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam has been named as Renuka’s replacement, as confirmed by the BCCI. “Team India pacer Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the Only Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, which is part of the ongoing multi-format series against Australia Women,” said Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia in a statement. ALSO READ | From mustard oil to silent assassin: How Shivam Dube became India’s most evolved T20 cricketer “To better manage her workload, Renuka has been advised rest and will be unavailable for selection for the pink-ball Test. The BCCI medical team will be closely monitoring Renuka’s fitness progress. The women’s selection committee has named …