End of an Era: T Dilip’s Five‑Year Stint as India’s Fielding Coach Concludes

T Dilip joined the Indian cricket set‑up as the fielding and defensive coach in November 2021. Over the next five years, he oversaw a transformation in the side’s agility, catching standards and overall fielding metrics.

His contract recently came to an end, marking the conclusion of a period that saw India lift the T20 World Cup on foreign soil for the first time. Dilip praised the players’ commitment, the support staff’s synergy and the historic significance of the 2024 victory.