Overview

• The BCCI has sacked assistant coach Abhishek Nayar just eight months into his tenure, citing poor performance and internal issues like dressing room leaks.
• Fielding coach T Dilip and strength & conditioning coach Soham Desai, who completed three-year stints, have also been relieved of their roles.
• Interim replacements include Sitanshu Kotak, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Adrian Le Roux, with full-time appointments expected before the England Test series starting June 20.
• India's 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia and failure to qualify for the World Test Championship Final intensified scrutiny on both the players and support staff.
• Senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faced criticism for underwhelming performances during the series, adding to the team’s disappointing 2024/25 Test season.