Lucknow, Nov. 3 -- Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) may extend Gyanendra Pandey's successful red-ball mandate to white-ball cricket, with former Team India pacer Sudeep Tyagi emerging as a strong contender for a coaching or bowling coach role.

Uttar Pradesh's encouraging first half of the new Ranji Trophy season has put coach Pandey firmly in the spotlight. Under the former India spinner, one of the most successful coaches in Uttar Pradesh cricket's history, the side has shown resilience and tactical clarity, including a spirited fightback against Baroda at the ongoing Ranji Trophy match.

With the UPCA already moving towards a split coaching model this season, Pandey is now likely to be entrusted with the white-ball teams as wel...