Sanjay Bangar, the former India and Railways allrounder, has been appointed India's head coach for the team's tour to Zimbabwe. Bangar, 43, had worked with the team as assistant coach till their previous international assignment, the World T20 in March and April this year, under team director Ravi Shastri.
Abhay Sharma, who has most recently worked with the India Under-19 and A teams, was named fielding coach for the tour.
India play three T20s and three ODIs in Zimbabwe, starting on June 11. The selectors had named a largely inexperienced squad for the tour, which will be led by MS Dhoni, the only big name in the XVI.
Sanjay Bangar named India coach for Zimbabwe tour | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo | DreamDTH - SAM
Abhay Sharma, who has most recently worked with the India Under-19 and A teams, was named fielding coach for the tour.
India play three T20s and three ODIs in Zimbabwe, starting on June 11. The selectors had named a largely inexperienced squad for the tour, which will be led by MS Dhoni, the only big name in the XVI.
Sanjay Bangar named India coach for Zimbabwe tour | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo | DreamDTH - SAM