India, May 8 -- A new addition to the Indian team setup could be on the cards as Gautam Gambhir has reportedly approved Sairaj Bahutule's appointment as spin bowling coach. A report in Cricbuzz claims that Bahutule, currently with Punjab Kings, has impressed the India head coach, with the two having held successful talks. The path now appears clear for Bahutule to join the rest of the coaching staff, with the move likely to be made official shortly after the end of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Bahutule is believed to command immense respect in coaching circles and, with the Indian team losing home Test series to New Zealand and South Africa, the addition of a specialist bowling coach would not only help improve spinners' perform...