Rajasthan Royals have confirmed that former Sri Lanka stalwart Kumar Sangakkara will hold a dual role as head coach and director of cricket at the franchise in IPL 2026, with Vikram Rathour, who served as the batting coach last season, being promoted to assistant coach.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Monday confirmed that batting coach Andrew Puttick will depart following the conclusion of his contract at the end of December.
Wood has been brought up to the national side lead batting coach post for a year-long deal after a "power-hitting programme" earlier this year, with various national squads and players left impressed by his inputs. Also, Ferdinands, a biomechanics expert, had worked with the Board of Control
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged that the team is missing the services of all-rounder Hardik Pandya but said the situation has created an opportunity for young Nitish Kumar Reddy to gain valuable experience.
India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, decoded Sai Sudharsan's dismissal, highlighting the technical flaw, and assured that he is working with the "mentally tough" youngster to help him overcome it.
Having spent time with Abhishek in 2021 and 2022 as a batting coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the 'Prince of Trinidad' watched Abhishek's growth from a floater to a hard-hitting opener paired with Travis Head from close quarters.
Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Saturday that it has roped in Julian Wood as batting coach and Rene Ferdinands as spin-bowling coach for their men's national team. Wood and Ferdinands will replace Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge in the roles.
One of the sharpest minds in the game of cricket, especially in the shorter formats, Karthik's legacy and excellence are well documented. An IPL champion with the Mumbai Indians in 2013, Karthik was also a member of the Indian team that won both the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2013
With the third ODI set to take place on Tuesday, the Proteas have the series in hand by 2-0. Those results were powered by outstanding batting displays, including centuries from Tazmin Brits (twice), skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik on Thursday expressed his condolences and support for the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's victory celebrations on June 4.
Cheteshwar Pujara, who became the latest Indian batting bigwig to call it a day across all forms of Indian cricket, made an honest admission about serving as a batting coach if the opportunity presents itself in the future.