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New Delhi: India’s men’s cricket team is set for another change behind the scenes with Subhadeep Ghosh expected to join the coaching staff under head coach Gautam Gambhir. The move comes after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided not to extend the contract of fielding coach T Dilip, paving the way for a fresh face in the support team.

The decision follows increased attention on India’s fielding standards in recent months. Missed catches, sloppy ground fielding and errors in the slip cordon have raised concerns, particularly during the recent T20I tour of the UK. With Gambhir looking to improve standards across all departments, the BCCI has turned to an experienced coach who has spent years working with India’s future stars.

Subhadeep Ghosh is no stranger to Indian cricket. He is popularly known as “Joy” in domestic cricket circles, the 57-year-old has been part of the National Cricket Academy, now called the Centre of Excellence for the last six to seven years and has worked closely with several Indian teams across different age groups.

Originally from Digboi in Assam, Ghosh played domestic cricket between the 1994/95 and 2004/05 seasons. He represented both Assam and Railways as a right-handed middle-order batter who could also bowl useful off-spin.

Although his playing career included 17 First-Class and 17 List A matches, Ghosh became better known for his athletic fielding. That strength eventually helped him move into coaching, where he built a reputation for improving players’ fielding skills through detailed drills and disciplined training methods.

Over the years, he has become a respected figure at the National Cricket Academy, working with India A teams and the Under-19 programme including the side that competed at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup in South Africa.

Ghosh also brings valuable IPL experience. He was part of Kolkata Knight Riders’ support staff during their 2014 IPL title-winning campaign before later serving as the fielding coach of Delhi Capitals.

His coaching experience is not limited to men’s cricket. He also worked with the Indian women’s team during their multi-format tour of Australia in 2021, adding international exposure to an already impressive coaching resume.

Ghosh is well known for his focus on sharp reflexes, catching techniques and repeated fielding drills. He is expected to bring a more technical approach to India’s fielding standards. As the team prepares for its upcoming international assignments, the BCCI believes his experience can help reduce costly mistakes and strengthen one of the areas that has come under the spotlight in recent months.