Subhadeep Ghosh is expected to become Team India’s new fielding coach, replacing T Dilip ahead of the upcoming international season. T
The former Assam cricketer spent years coaching across different levels of Indian cricket before earning a senior role.
His expected appointment marks the biggest step of his coaching career. It also comes as the BCCI reshapes Gautam Gambhir’s support staff before India’s home season.
Here’s a closer look at Ghosh’s playing career, coaching journey, and path to India’s senior coaching setup.
Who Is Subhadeep Ghosh?
Born in Digboi, Assam, Subhadeep Ghosh is a former Indian domestic cricketer known as “Joy” in cricket circles.
He represented Assam before later playing for Railways during a domestic career that spanned more than a decade.
A middle-order batter and occasional off-spinner, Ghosh made his First-Class and List A debuts during the 1994-95 season.
Though not a domestic star, Ghosh earned recognition as an agile fielder, shaping his future coaching career.
Ghosh played 17 First-Class matches, scoring 316 runs, while adding 307 runs in 17 List A appearances.
His final First-Class match came in 2004 before making his last List A appearance in 2005. Soon after retiring, he shifted his focus to coaching and player development.
Why Is Subhadeep Ghosh Expected to Replace T Dilip?
Ghosh is expected to replace T Dilip, with the Sri Lanka Tests likely becoming his first senior assignment.
T Dilip’s contract ended after India’s white-ball tour of England. India’s fielding came under criticism following several costly dropped catches.
His expected appointment also comes amid a broader reshuffle in Gautam Gambhir’s support staff. Along with T Dilip’s departure, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has also quit as India’s assistant coach ahead of the home season.
Subhadeep Ghosh’s Journey In Indian Cricket Coaching
After hanging up his boots, Ghosh steadily built his reputation as a specialist fielding coach. For nearly six to seven years, he worked at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, now known as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
During that period, he worked closely with Rahul Dravid, who headed the academy before becoming India’s head coach.
The role gave Ghosh valuable experience in player development while exposing him to the systems that prepare India’s future international cricketers.
His long stint at the academy also earned him the trust of the BCCI. Years of consistent work behind the scenes eventually made him one of the leading candidates for a role with the senior national team.
Subhadeep Ghosh: Coaching Roles Across Indian Cricket
Ghosh has coached players across almost every level of Indian cricket. His assignments have included India A, the senior women’s team, and the India Under-19 side.
As the India A fielding coach, he worked with several players who are now key members of the senior men’s team.
That group included Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tilak Varma, and many more.
He also served as the senior Indian women’s team’s fielding coach during the 2021 tour of Australia.
During that assignment, he worked closely with leading players such as Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, and Yastika Bhatia.
Another major milestone came during the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa, where he was part of India’s coaching staff. Those assignments further strengthened his reputation as one of the country’s leading fielding coaches.
Experience in the Indian Premier League
Ghosh’s coaching journey also includes valuable experience in the Indian Premier League. He was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders support staff when the franchise lifted the IPL trophy in 2014.
He later joined the Delhi Capitals as their fielding coach, gaining further experience in a high-performance franchise environment.
Working alongside international players and experienced coaches helped refine his methods and broaden his coaching credentials.
His combined experience across domestic cricket, the National Cricket Academy, India A, age-group teams, the women’s setup, and the IPL has created a well-rounded coaching profile.
Those experiences now appear to have paved the way for his expected move into Team India’s senior coaching staff.
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Conclusion
Subhadeep Ghosh’s expected promotion reflects years of consistent work across Indian cricket rather than a sudden rise.
From his playing days in Assam and Railways to coaching at the National Cricket Academy, India A, the women’s team, the Under-19 side, and the IPL, he has steadily built an impressive résumé.
His playing career may not have produced major headlines, but his coaching journey has earned widespread respect within the BCCI system.
If he officially joins Team India, Ghosh will bring years of fielding expertise, player development experience, and a proven track record of working with India’s next generation of cricketers.
