A significant development has emerged concerning the Indian cricket team just before the Asia Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed a support staff member who had been associated with the team for 15 years. The board has opted not to extend the contract of this individual. Following the departures of former batting coach Abhishek Nayar and strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai, another support staff member has been let go. This particular staff member was an important part of Team India and was present during the England tour. However, massage therapist Rajiv Kumar will not be with the team during the Asia Cup.
