Former India worldwide Sairaj Bahutule was appointed as Rajasthan Royals’ spin bowling coach, the Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit introduced on Thursday.
The 52-year-old returns to the Royals having been part of the setup from 2018-21.
“Becoming a member of Rajasthan Royals once more is an amazing honour. The franchise’s dedication to nurturing expertise and taking part in an thrilling model of cricket resonates with my very own teaching philosophy. I’m desirous to work alongside Rahul and the remainder of the teaching workers to develop our bowling assault and contribute to the crew’s success. Collectively, we goal to attain nice milestones within the forthcoming season,” Bahutule stated.
He has a formidable report of over 630 wickets and 6,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He represented India in two Exams and eight ODIs and has since transitioned right into a profitable teaching profession, having mentored groups reminiscent of Mumbai, Bengal, Kerala and the Indian Nationwide Males’s Staff.
Welcoming Bahutule to the franchise, Rahul Dravid, Head Coach of Rajasthan Royals, stated, “Sairaj’s deep understanding of spin bowling and his intensive teaching expertise make him a useful addition to our crew. His confirmed potential to mentor younger bowlers aligns completely with our imaginative and prescient at Rajasthan Royals. Having labored with him earlier than, I’m assured that his insights and steering will considerably profit our gamers as we attempt for excellence within the upcoming season.”