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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 …

PBKS coach on 3 dropped catches in IPL 2026 clash against SRH

PBKS coach on 3 dropped catches in IPL 2026 clash against SRH

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3 min readHyderabadMay 7, 2026 07:00 AM IST The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) match was decided by fielding, and although both sides dropped their fair share of catches, the visitors giving lives to key in-form SRH batters: Heinrich Klaasen once and Ishan Kishan twice proved expensive for them in the end. The former made 69 off 43 deliveries, and the latter scored 55 off 32 balls. The missed opportunities cost PBKS dearly as they lost to SRH by 33 runs and moved to second place on the points table. Bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule cited the ball coming out of the crowd and gravity as potential reasons for the dropped catches. “Fielding under lights is not easy because the ball comes out from the lights as well as from the crowd. And you know, the higher it goes, obviously, it’s going to fall as quickly as possible, and gravity will obviously take its toll,” Bahutule said at the post-match press conference. PBKS had their plans in place. They had fielders on either square …

BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India’s spin bowling coach

IPL: Rajasthan Royals coach bemoans lack of bowling partnerships in LSG loss | Ipl News

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Rajasthan Royals seemed to be in prime position to win their match against the Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday but faltered at the finish of their run chase. Initially, a disciplined bowling performance from the Royals was sunk by a Sandeep Sharma over where Abdul Samad smashed him for four sixes. That 27-run over let the total go up to 180 – a target that seemed chaseable at one point, but in the end the Royals suffered a two-run loss. Rajasthan bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule lamented the performance and said that the lack of bowling partnerships was hampering the results of the team. “If it is batting or bowling, you need partnerships. We may be lacking at times with the bowling partnerships. Death overs are so hard for all the bowlers in this format. Not only ours but other bowlers have also been trying to execute to the best of their ability. But it is a tough time for any bowler to bowl,” Bahutule said after the game on Saturday night. Story continues below this …

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 …

Ex-Star, Who Quit As India Coach, Set To Reunite With Rahul Dravid At Rajasthan Royals

Ex-Star, Who Quit As India Coach, Set To Reunite With Rahul Dravid At Rajasthan Royals

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Sairaj Bahutule is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a spin bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025.© X (Twitter) Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a spin bowling coach ahead of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Bahutule, who had a stint with RR from 2018-21, has quit from his position at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), which is now being called Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru. He will be working alongside bowling coach Shane Bond of New Zealand and head coach Rahul Dravid. He had previously worked with Dravid when the latter was in-charge of the Indian team. “The discussions are ongoing, and I’m close to finalising my involvement with the franchise. There are still a few details to be worked out, but I’m excited to be realigning with the Royals,” Bahutule told Cricbuzz. “I’m also thrilled to be reuniting with Rahul. He was the one who introduced me to the Indian team during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in 2023 when I served as the …