Ex-Mumbai wicketkeeper Vinayak Samant named Chandigarh head coach
Chandigarh have roped in former Mumbai wicketkeeper Vinayak Samant as their new head coach, TOI has learnt. Chandigarh will be playing at the Wankhede Stadium for the first time, and it will certainly help them that Samant has played cricket all his life at the venue.
Mumbai's former wicketkeeper Vinayak Samant has been appointed as the head coach of Chandigarh for the upcoming 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. Chandigarh will be playing their first match at the Wankhede Stadium, a venue that Samant is familiar with as he has played cricket there throughout his career. Samant, who previously coached Mumbai for two seasons, expressed his honor at taking on the role with the first-class team.
With his extensive knowledge of Mumbai and its players, Samant hopes to guide Chandigarh's players effectively in their inaugural match. Samant, a former stumper, had a successful first-class career with Mumbai and Tripura, retiring in 2011. He was recognized for his courageous cricketing spirit and previously coached the Mumbai Under-23 team to victory in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy during the 2023-24 season.
Additionally, Samant has experience coaching Cricket Club of India and serving as the fielding coach at Assam Cricket Association's cricket academy during the 2023-24 season.
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