3 contenders for India's fielding coach position

India have been dropping quite a few catches of late, including the first innings of the first Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley, Leeds. Some fans have suggested that India need to bring in a new fielding coach to improve their fielding standards.

T Dilip is the current fielding coach of the Indian team. He has done a decent job since starting his work with the Men in Blue in 2021. He was the only one retained in the support staff after Gautam Gambhir replaced Rahul Dravid as India's head coach in 2024. However, Dilip was sacked after India's triumph in the Champions Trophy earlier this year.

This was a minor setback for Dilip, who returned to the role amid the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly failed to find a suitable replacement.

On that note, let's take a look at possible names who could replace Dilip as India's new fielding coach down the line.

3 contenders for Indian cricket team's fielding coach:

Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif is regarded as one of the finest fielders Indian cricket has ever seen. He was electric on the field, having cat-like reflexes and a tremendous sense of anticipation.

Kaif has experience in coaching, as he was named the assistant coach of Brad Hodge at Gujarat Lions during IPL 2017. Later, Delhi Capitals appointed him as a coach and mentor for a few seasons. Kaif's aggressive mindset and never-say-die attitude could stand India in good stead.