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Uttar Pradesh Cricket Board Adopts Split Captaincy and Coaching for First Time
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Board has announced a pioneering split captaincy and coaching arrangement for the upcoming domestic season, marking a first in the state's cricket history.
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Board (UPCB) has revealed that it will implement a split captaincy and coaching structure for the forthcoming domestic season, a novel approach in the state's cricketing landscape.
Under the new plan, two senior players will share the captaincy duties, while a dual coaching team will oversee the squad’s preparation and strategy. The decision aims to distribute leadership responsibilities and bring diverse expertise to the team.
UPCB officials said the move was designed to enhance player development and improve performance in national competitions. The board also highlighted that the arrangement would allow for smoother transitions between matches and provide a broader support system for the players.
The announcement comes ahead of the domestic season’s start, with the Uttar Pradesh team set to compete in the Ranji Trophy and other state-level tournaments. Cricket experts view the split model as an experimental step that could influence other state associations.
UPCB will monitor the effectiveness of the split captaincy and coaching setup throughout the season and may adjust the structure based on outcomes and player feedback.
Under the new plan, two senior players will share the captaincy duties, while a dual coaching team will oversee the squad’s preparation and strategy. The decision aims to distribute leadership responsibilities and bring diverse expertise to the team.
UPCB officials said the move was designed to enhance player development and improve performance in national competitions. The board also highlighted that the arrangement would allow for smoother transitions between matches and provide a broader support system for the players.
The announcement comes ahead of the domestic season’s start, with the Uttar Pradesh team set to compete in the Ranji Trophy and other state-level tournaments. Cricket experts view the split model as an experimental step that could influence other state associations.
UPCB will monitor the effectiveness of the split captaincy and coaching setup throughout the season and may adjust the structure based on outcomes and player feedback.