Subhadeep Ghosh has been appointed India’s new fielding coach ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka.
Who is Ghosh
Now 57, Ghosh played 17 first-class matches for Assam and Railways between 1994 and 2004. After retiring he built a coaching career at both domestic and international level. He has been head coach of the Assam senior men’s side and has held roles at the National Cricket Academy. He has also worked with India A and the Indian women’s team, and gained Indian Premier League experience with Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.
The wider staff
His arrival adds to a support group that already features head coach Gautam Gambhir, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel.
The Assam Cricket Association welcomed the news, calling it a proud moment for cricket in the state. In an official statement it praised his coaching journey, his contributions across several Indian teams and age-group sides, and his dedication and expertise. It also said his promotion to the national set-up would inspire aspiring players and coaches from Assam and beyond.
First assignment
India open the two-Test series at Galle International Stadium on August 15. The second and final Test starts at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on August 23, and both matches count towards the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
