BCCI mulling addition to India Men's coaching staff

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are exploring the possibility of adding a new member to the India Men's coaching staff, specifically a batting coach. Discussions within the BCCI and the team management suggest a need to strengthen the support staff.

Cricbuzz understands that a few names are being considered, including former domestic cricket heavyweights.

Currently, India's coaching staff consists of:

• Morne Morkel (bowling coach)
• Abhishek Nayar (assistant coach)
• Ryan ten Doeschate (assistant coach)
• T Dilip (fielding coach)
• Head coach Gautam Gambhir

In the aftermath of India's tour of Australia and their recent rut of losses in Test cricket, there has been heavy criticism of the role and functioning of the coaching staff, particularly with players like Virat Kohli getting out in similar fashion regularly.

The role of support staff was discussed in the review meeting in Mumbai on January 11. There may be a suggestion to try things with a different expert.

While most of the attention has been on the batting of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, it could be one of the reasons why there is a feeling that a fresh addition to the coaching staff is needed.