India cricket staff may depart after England tour

The Indian cricket team is poised for a significant reshuffle of its coaching staff, with at least one senior member of head coach Gautam Gambhir's support group expected to depart. The potential exit, reportedly due to a combination of dissatisfaction and a lucrative offer from a global Indian Premier League franchise, could trigger wider changes ahead of India's upcoming international schedule.

According to reports, the support staff, including bowling coach Morne Morkel, signed two-year contracts with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with an option for a one-year extension. However, at least one coach has held discussions with an IPL team and is likely to join their setup. The possibility of a second departure from the support staff has also been indicated.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the board will review the team's recent performances following the conclusion of the ongoing tour of England, but emphasized that the meeting would focus strictly on on-field matters and that nothing else will be discussed. This review is expected after the ODI series concludes on July 19.

The reported unrest is not directly linked to India's recent string of losses,...