With the Indian batsmen struggling against the West Indies in the first Test yesterday, the BCCI could not have timed the announcement of the new batting coach better. Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad came to address the media after watching Cheteshwar Pujara dismissed for two. The batting coach position was the only contentious spot up for grabs. Prasad & Co, who consulted the Cricket Advisory Committee and also sought the views of head coach Ravi Shastri, shortlisted former national selector Vikram Rathour for the batting coach's job. Incumbent Sanjay Bangar was their second choice while England's Mark Ramprakash was the third option.

Arun, Sridhar retained

Prasad's selection committee was tasked to interview candidates for batting, bowling and fielding coaches besides appointing the physio, trainer and administrative manager for Team India. While the bowling (Bharath Arun) and fielding (R Sridhar) coaches have been retained, batting was an area that needed "fresh ideas," felt the selection committee.