Paras Mhambrey

The BCCI is planning a significant overhaul of its pace-bowling development program at the Centre of Excellence. With three new fast-bowling coaches set to be appointed, former India pacers Lakshmipathy Balaji and VRV Singh are reportedly leading candidates. This move aims to nurture a larger pool of fast bowlers, addressing concerns about sustained progress and the need for consistent guidance.

Mumbai Indians received a positive update on Rohit Sharma's fitness ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans on Monday. Coach Paras Mhambrey confirmed Rohit is fit and batting in the nets, though a final decision on his participation is pending. His return could be crucial for MI's struggling campaign.

Speaking at a press conference before their IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals, Mhambrey spoke about Bumrah’s journey from a young player to a leading name in world cricket.

"He will be available; he had a good couple of hours of net session yesterday. He is fit and fine. Just to clarify Hardik wasn’t injured, he was unwell, that’s why he missed the game," Mambrey said in the pre-match press conference.

Mumbai Indians bowling coach Paras Mhambrey expressed confidence in the squad's depth despite potential Hardik Pandya absence, emphasising tactical adjustments. He also lauded Rohit Sharma's invaluable experience beyond just runs. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals' assistant coach praised Riyan Parag's captaincy, highlighting his calm demeanor and trust in bowlers, and noted Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maturity.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces his ultimate T20 test against Jasprit Bumrah. After a sensational IPL debut, the 15-year-old, who skipped board exams for cricket, has impressed with explosive knocks. This clash against the world's best bowler could define his burgeoning career, with teams analyzing his game. Mumbai Indians remain unfazed, preparing as usual.

Rajasthan Royals, on a two-match winning streak, face a Mumbai Indians side seeking consistency. Mumbai Indian anticipate the return of captain Hardik Pandya, who missed their last game due to illness. Rajasthan Royals' confident batting unit will challenge Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, setting up a clash of momentum against experience.

IPL 2026 begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. All teams have finalised coaching staffs featuring experienced names. Andy Flower leads RCB, Stephen Fleming heads CSK, while Mahela Jayawardene guides MI. Other teams also boast strong coaching setups, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Just a year after he was appointed the Vidarbha coach, Sairaj Bahutule has been shown the door following inconsistent performance by the senior team last season.

Vidarbha coach Paras Mhambrey is again on national duty. He will continue as a bowling coach for India Under-19 during the Youth Asia Cup to be held in Sri Lanka from December 13 to December 24. India Under-19 team, which was training at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, under the watchful eyes of head coach and ex-India captain Rahul Dravid, left for Sri Lanka on Monday.

Paras Mhambrey's stay in Nagpur is most likely to be prolonged. If sources are to be believed, Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) is happy with Mhambrey's man management skills and most likely to extend his contract for another year.

Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) may have doled out hefty fee to its former Ranji coach Paras Mhambrey for improving both junior and senior cricket, but a peek into Baroda's past performance shows that all the teams performed below par.

After appointing ex-Mumbai players Ashok Mankad and Paras Mhambrey over last four years, BCA has now approached Mumbai coach Praveen Amre with an offer to join as a Ranji coach.

India head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and didn't accompany the Rohit Sharma-led team that left for Dubai to compete in the Asia Cup, starting August 27, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Tuesday.

In a thump to India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Indian bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and New Zealand's spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner have endorsed Ashwin's suggestion of starting the world cup early to elimate the undue advantage to the side batting second due to the dew factor. Santner said dew in the later part of the day makes easy for the team batting second.

Former India pacer may assist Rahul Dravid full time in U-19 & India 'A' set up

Paras Mhambrey has joined the Mumbai Indians as their new bowling coach, adding significant experience to the team. Mhambrey previously served as India's bowling coach and played a key role in guiding the Indian bowlers to success in recent World Cups, earning praise from players like Mohammed Shami.

Paras Mhambrey, India’s outgoing bowling coach contributed to India's T20 World Cup win alongside Rahul Dravid in Barbados. Their focus on data assimilation, workload management, and senior player integration benefited U-19 and India 'A' teams. Arshdeep Singh’s rise was notable. They emphasize Test cricket's value, but challenges in developing pace-bowling allrounders like Shivam Dube remain.

Who next? The question has already started doing the rounds in Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) as Ranji coach Paras Mhambrey's term nears its end.

In one of the biggest developments in Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid has agreed to become the coach of the Indian senior team on Friday during the IPL final. The development happened in Dubai when BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah held a meeting with Dravid and persuaded him to become the coach of the Indian team after the T20 World Cup in UAE.