Team India: Former Indian cricket team fielding coach T. Dilip has parted ways with the team, ending his nearly five-year tenure with the team.
Team India: Former Indian cricket team fielding coach T. Dilip has parted ways with the team, ending his nearly five-year tenure with the team. After parting ways with the team, T. Dilip’s grief finally spilled out on social media. Dilip, a longtime member of Team India, shared a highly emotional post on his official social media handle, thanking the BCCI, the players, and the coaching staff.
T. Dilip shares an emotional post
Following his departure from Team India, T. Dilip shared an emotional post on Instagram, referring to his fielding medal, writing, “This medal will always be close to his heart. The smiles on the players’ faces in the dressing room, their enthusiasm, and the importance given to this award are among his most beautiful and cherished memories.”
He thanked the BCCI, former Indian coach Rahul Dravid, and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for their trust. Finally, Dilip, becoming emotional, wrote that it was an honor to wear the Indian team jersey.
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The team’s outstanding performance during his tenure
The Indian team’s performance has been exceptional during T. Dilip’s tenure, and the team has achieved many significant achievements. Team India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and 2026. In addition, the team also won the Champions Trophy in 2025. In 2023 and 2025, the Indian team won the Asia Cup. T. Dilip was with the team on all these memorable occasions.
When did he become the fielding coach?
T. Dilip was appointed Team India’s fielding coach in 2021. He replaced R. Sridhar. Now, after about five years, T Dilip’s contract has ended and in his place, Shubhdeep Ghosh has been made the new fielding coach of the team.