Mumbai: Sairaj Bahutule is the spin bowling coach of the Indian cricket team. This former cricketer will be seen as the coach of Kuldeep, Varun. Sairaj has vast experience as a player and coach. This former spinner all-rounder has been seen in the position of coach in domestic cricket and franchise cricket in IPL as well. This time, Sairaj will take charge as the spin bowling coach of the senior men’s cricket team.

Sairaj has the experience of playing two Tests and eight One Day International matches in international cricket. But played first-class cricket for almost two decades. He scored 6176 runs and took 630 wickets in domestic cricket. Sairaj Bahutule was one of the best spinner all-rounders of his time.

After retiring from cricket, he took charge as a respected coach in the Indian cricket circuit. Handled responsibilities as coach of Vidarbha, Gujarat, Bengal cricket. In jerseys of Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings IPLHe also worked as a spin bowling coach. Sairaj was the coaching staff of the Indian team that won the U19 World Cup in 2022. He was also the coach in the 2024 season. Also handled many series as the coaching staff of the senior Indian team and Indian ‘A’ team, while the full-time coaches were on rest.

This time he is the full-time spin bowling coach of the Indian cricket team. Sairaj says, ‘It is a matter of great honor for me. I was given the responsibility of spin bowling coach of Indian senior cricket team. Indian teamI played with honor as a player. Once again getting a chance to work in a different role in the national jersey. This is a special moment for me. I am looking forward to working with the team’s players and the rest of the coaching staff to deliver good results across all formats.’

Meanwhile, Aqib Nabi is joining the Indian camp. This year’s history of Jammu and Kashmir Ranji TrophyJai was an integral part of the camp. He was also adjudged the Player of the Tournament with 60 wickets at an average of 12.57. Novi did not make the starting squad for the one Test against Afghanistan, which was not part of the World Test Championship. However, he has been taken into the team as a make-up cricketer. This pacer has already joined the preparation camp.