Gautam Gambhir’s Indian coaching setup could undergo a significant overhaul after the ongoing England tour, with reports claiming that a member of head coach Gautam Gambhir’s support staff is set to leave the national team and join an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. The reported exit is expected to trigger a reshuffle within the support staff ahead of India’s upcoming international assignments.

Staff from Gautam Gambhir’s management likely to join IPL franchise

According to the Times of India, a senior member of Gambhir’s coaching team has decided to move to franchise cricket after the England series. The coach is believed to have accepted an offer from an IPL franchise that also owns teams in overseas T20 leagues.

While the identity of the staff member has not been officially disclosed, the report suggests the move is almost certain once India’s current tour concludes. The departure would end a stint that began when Gambhir took charge of the national team.

The support staff had reportedly signed a two-year contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with an option to extend it for another year. However, the coach is now expected to pursue a full-time role in franchise cricket.

More changes are expected in Gautam Gambhir’s management

The report also claims that the exit may not be an isolated one, with more changes likely in India’s coaching setup in the coming weeks. The BCCI is expected to review the support staff after the England tour, and fresh appointments could be made if required.

Gambhir has already overseen several changes since becoming India’s head coach, with new specialists being added to strengthen the backroom team. A further reshuffle could help the management prepare for a packed international calendar, including major ICC events.

As of now, neither the BCCI nor Gambhir has officially confirmed the reported departure. However, if the move materialises, it will mark another significant change in India’s coaching structure as the team looks to build towards future assignments under Gambhir’s leadership.