Subhadeep Ghosh, the former Assam and Railways player, has been appointed as the fielding coach of the Indian Men’s Team. As reported by Cricbuzz earlier, he replaces T Dilip, whose contract was not renewed following India's tour of Zimbabwe.

Ghosh's first assignment with the senior men's team will be India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in August. The 57-year-old, who has featured in 17 first-class matches, from 1994 to 2004, also served as the head coach of the Assam Senior Men's Team.

Following the departures of Dilip and Ryan ten Doeschate, Ghosh becomes the latest addition to Gambhir’s support staff, which already includes Sitanshu Kotak as batting coach and Morne Morkel as bowling coach. Ghosh has also previously served at the National Cricket Academy, worked with the India A and the the women’s team as well as in the Indian Premier League - with Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Confirming the development, the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) stated in a release, “Over the years, he has built an impressive coaching profile by working with various Indian teams across different age groups, earning recognition for his dedication and expertise.

“Assam Cricket Association takes immense pride in this significant achievement by one of Assam's own. His appointment is a moment of great honour for the state's cricketing fraternity and serves as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers and coaches across the region.”