India ropes in Subhadeep Ghosh as fielding coach
New Delhi, August 3
Subhadeep Ghosh has replaced T Dilip as the fielding coach of the India men's cricket team ahead of the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, Cricinfo reported.
The 57-year-old previously served as the fielding coach of the India women's team for two years, during which he was part of the support staff for the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup and the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup.
Ghosh has also worked with India A and had a stint as head coach of Assam's senior men's team.
As a player, Ghosh was a right-handed batter who represented Assam and Railways. He featured in 17 first-class matches and 17 List A games during his domestic career.
India will begin their two-Test series against Sri Lanka on August 15 in Galle, with the second Test scheduled for August 23 at the SSC in Colombo.
Before the series gets underway, the visitors will play a three-day practice match in Colombo from August 7.
T Dilip served as India men's fielding coach from 2021 until the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
He returned for a second stint during India's Test tour of the UK in 2025 on a one-year contract but was not retained after it expired.
Meanwhile, India men's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate also stepped down following the white-ball tour of England and has since joined Kolkata Knight Riders as their Head of Cricket Strategy.
— ANI
Reader Comments
T Dilip did a decent job, but fielding standards have slipped lately. Hopefully Ghosh can fix those lapses in the slip cordon and improve our ground fielding before the big series ahead.
Nice to see someone from the women's setup getting recognition. The women's team has been phenomenal in the field, so this could be a great addition. All the best to him for the Sri Lanka tour! 👏
Decent appointment, but I wonder why we keep changing support staff so frequently. Stability is key for a team chasing consistency. Anyway, let's see how this pans out in Galle.
Interesting! He worked with the women's team during those World Cups - that experience will definitely help. Also, Ryan ten Doeschate leaving for KKR is a big loss, he was doing well.
As someone following Indian cricket closely, I think this is a smart pick. Ghosh's work with India A and the women's team speaks volumes. Looking forward to seeing improved fielding standards in the Test series.
Wishing Subhadeep sir all the best! The women's team always looked sharp on the field under him. Hope he brings
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