Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik will work with England Lions’ as batting marketing consultant for a short interval of 9 days when the facet will tour India.
Karthik can be part of the facet’s teaching staff on the tour, beginning with a warm-up recreation in Ahmedabad on January 12, adopted by three unofficial four-day Tests from January 17 on the identical venue.
Karthik primarily is available in as a canopy for Lions’ batting marketing consultant Ian Bell, who’s presently on Big Bash League obligation with Melbourne Renegades.
He can be working alongside head coach Neil Killeen together with assistant coaches Richard Dawson and Carl Hopkinson, whereas former English spinner Graeme Swann would even be part of the teaching staff as a mentor.
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“It’s great to have such a strong coaching group supporting our players for what should be an exciting challenge versus India A. The group has a deep and diverse set of experiences and expertise,” stated England Men’s Performance Director Mo Bobat.
“And it’s fantastic to have Dinesh Karthik with us for a part of our prep period and leading into the first Test. I’m sure the lads will love spending time with him and benefiting from his experience of what it takes to be successful at 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.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com