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T Dilip
T. Dilip, Indian Fielding Coach
Current position
Title Fielding Coach
TeamIndia Men's
Biographical details
Born (1980-09-01) 1 September 1980 (age 44)
Hyderabad, India
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2007-2009 Hyderabad U-13 state team
2008–2015Hyderabad Cricket Association
2009–2012Deccan Chargers (DC)
2011-2012 East & West Zone Women's teams
2012-2013Hyderabad's Ranji Trophy Team
2019-2021India A
2019-2021NCA U-19
2019-2021India U-23
2021-PresentIndia

T. Dilip (born 1 September 1980) is an Indian cricket coach serving as the Fielding Coach of the Indian National Men's Cricket Team. With over 17 years of experience, he has worked across various levels of Indian cricket, from domestic leagues to international tournaments.[1]

Early Life and Education

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T. Dilip developed an interest in cricket at an early age, actively participating in state-level age-group cricket. After completing his playing career, he transitioned to coaching, earning certifications from the National Cricket Academy (NCA), including Level 1 (2004), Level 2 (2007), and Level 3 (2011).[2]

Coaching Career

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T. Dilip began his coaching career in 2007 with the Hyderabad Cricket Association's (HCA) junior teams. Between 2009 and 2012, he served as Assistant Fielding Coach for the Deccan Chargers (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he worked alongside prominent coaches like Mike Young, Trevor Penny and Darren Lehmann.[3]

From 2019 to 2021, T. Dilip contributed to the India A and Emerging India teams, focusing on player development in preparation for senior-level cricket.[4]

In 2021, he was appointed Fielding Coach for the Indian Men's National Team. Since then, India has achieved notable success, including winning the T20 World Cup in 2024 and achieving the No. 1 ranking across all cricket formats.[5]

Coaching Philosophy

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T. Dilip emphasizes data-driven fielding techniques, mental conditioning, and team cohesion. His fielding drills are known for their focus on agility, catching efficiency, and ground fielding skills.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Ashwin hails fielding coach T Dilip, credits him for Yashasvi Jaiswal's slip fielding growth". The Times of India. 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  2. ^ "T Dilip story: From giving maths tuition to being Team India's 'BTS Man' in World Cup". The Times of India. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  3. ^ "Against all odds: India fielding coach T Dilip's non-linear progression to the top". Sportstar. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  4. ^ "T Dilip is a superstar coach, he has helped improve our slip fielding: R Ashwin". India Today. 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  5. ^ "Ashwin hails fielding coach T Dilip". The Times of India. 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  6. ^ "India fielding coach T Dilip's journey". Sportstar. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-02.