Bengal appoints Devang Gandhi as U-19 coach

Former India international Gandhi recently did a fast-track hybrid level-II coaching course at the National Cricket Academy.

Published : Aug 17, 2021 22:03 IST

Devang Gandhi (extreme left) with MSK Prasad and Anil Kumble during his tenure as national selector.
Devang Gandhi (extreme left) with MSK Prasad and Anil Kumble during his tenure as national selector.
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Devang Gandhi (extreme left) with MSK Prasad and Anil Kumble during his tenure as national selector.

Former India international and erstwhile national selector Devang Gandhi has been appointed the U-19 coach of Bengal.

"This is the second homecoming for me. It is an exciting prospect working with the young boys. It's a new challenge to find, develop and nurture the fresh talents. Looking forward to the assignment," said Gandhi, who recently did a fast-track hybrid level-II coaching course at the National Cricket Academy.

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"Devang Gandhi has been an opener in international cricket. He was a dashing cricketer for Bengal. We have got him as the U-19 coach. This will help the young cricketers develop a mindset to play cricket in a positive way," CAB secretary Snehasish Ganguly said.

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The U-19 Bengal trials begin on Wednesday.

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