T Dilip To Be Removed After India's Poor Run in T20Is? Here's the Truth

India's poor performances recently gave rise to the speculations that one member of Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff will be removed. Now, the reports suggest that the fielding coach of the Indian cricket team, T Dilip, might be the one to leave the dressing room.

Dilip has been associated with the Indian cricket team even before Gambhir joined India as the head coach. He was retained in Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff after impressive work with the team. However, T Dilip removal as India's fielding coach is on the cards now.

Will T Dilip Be Removed As India Fielding Coach?

According to the famous sports reporter Nikhil Naz, T Dilip is unlikely to get any extension and is all set to leave his role as India's fielding coach. His contract with the BCCI has come to an end.

In May 2025, Dilip was given a one-year extension till May 2026. While he travelled with the team for the tour of Ireland and England, T Dilip tenure with Indian team will be over after the ongoing series. He is now looking to move on and might be available for a role in the IPL.

How Was T Dilip's Tenure With Indian Cricket Team?

T Dilip's tenure with Indian team began in 2021 under the head coach Rahul Dravid. During this tenure, he played a key role in improving the fielding skills of the team, especially the youngsters.

Talking about his achievements, he was a part of the Indian team that finished runners-up in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. He was also a part of India's famous title wins in T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025, and the Asia Cup 2025.

His famous methods of rewarding the players after the match during the 2023 World Cup became quite popular, something that is still followed at the end of every series. Dilip also had to face many challenges when the side's fielding standards used to dip. However, he brought out innovative methods to make India one of the best fielding teams in cricket.

It is possible that Dilip might join an IPL team in the future given his valuable experience of working with one of the best cricket teams in the world. His contributions to India's team across various formats will always be remembered.