IND vs ENG: Dinesh Karthik to assist England Lions as batting advisor
Dinesh Karthik, England Lions batting advisor
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik will work with England Lions as a batting consultant for a short period of nine days when the side will tour India.
Karthik will be part of the side’s coaching team during the tour, starting with a warm-up match in Ahmedabad on January 12, followed by three unofficial four-day Tests from January 17 at the same venue.
Karthik mainly acts as a cover for Lions’ batting advisor Ian Bell, who is currently on duty in the Big Bash League with Melbourne Renegades.
He will work alongside head coach Neil Killeen and assistant coaches Richard Dawson and Carl Hopkinson, while former England spinner Graeme Swann will also join the coaching team as a mentor.
“It’s great to have such a strong coaching group supporting our players in what should be an exciting challenge against India A. The group has a deep and diverse range of experiences and expertise,” said Mo Bobat, England Men’s Performance Director .
“And it’s fantastic to have Dinesh Karthik with us for part of our preparation period and the build-up to the first Test. I’m sure the boys will love spending time with him and benefiting from his experience of what it takes to be successful in the Test. level in India.”
England Lions Squad for India tour: Josh Bohannon (c), Kasey Aldridge, Brydon Carse, Jack Carson, James Coles, Matt Fisher, Keaton Jennings, Tom Lawes, Alex Lees, Dan Mousley, Callum Parkinson, Matt Potts, Ollie Price, James Rew and Ollie Robinson.
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First print: January 10, 2024 | 9:00 am IST