Overview

• Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule and long-serving fielding coach Dishant Yagnik have been let go, according to multiple reports on Oct. 3.
• Kumar Sangakkara is expected to head the coaching setup for 2026, with formal confirmation still awaited.
• Batting coach Vikram Rathour and fast-bowling coach Shane Bond are expected to stay on as part of the restructured staff.
• Strength and conditioning coach Varun Ghosh has also been reported released as the backroom rethink widens.
• Captain Sanju Samson has requested a release or trade ahead of the auction, with no decision announced yet.