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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik will be part of the England Lions coaching side as a batting consultant for their series against India A. Their tour will coincide with the senior side's Test series against India that kicks off on January 25 in Hyderabad and includes three four-day matches against India A in Ahmedabad.
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As a batting consultant, the Royal Challengers Bangalore star will help the England Lions cope with Indian conditions. Karthik will work with head coach Neil Killeen with assistant coaches Richard Dawson and Carl Hopkinson, as well as Graeme Swann and Ian Bell as a mentor.
Talking about DK's appointment, England Men's Performance Director, Mo Bobat, said, "It's fantastic to have Dinesh Karthik with us for a part of our prep period and leading into the first Test. I'm sure the lads will love spending time with him and benefiting from his experience of what it takes to be successful at Test level in India."
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Bobat also spoke on the importance of having a well-rounded coaching staff for the India tour. He said, "It's great to have such a strong coaching group supporting our players for what should be an exciting challenge versus India A."
"Ian Bell and Graeme Swann have spent time around our Lions environments over the past year and will be well-placed to continue supporting the players, many of whom they already know well," Bobat added.
England Lions squad for India A series:
Josh Bohannon (capt), Kasey Aldridge, Brydon Carse, Jack Carson, James Coles, Matt Fisher, Keaton Jennings, Tom Lawes, Alex Lees, Dan Mousley, Callum Parkinson, Matt Potts, Ollie Price, James Rew, Ollie Robinson
