Amay Khurasiya steps down as Kerala coach, set to take charge of Chhattisgarh
Former India international Amay Khurasiya has stepped down as Kerala's head coach after a successful two-year tenure, guiding them to their maiden Ranji Trophy final. He is now set to take on a new challenge as the head coach of the Chhattisgarh team, aiming to nurture emerging talent and rebuild their cricketing structure.
KOCHI: Amay Khurasiya, former India international, who guided Kerala to their maiden Ranji Trophy final, has stepped down as head coach after the completion of his two-year tenure. He will now take over as the head coach of the Chhattisgarh team in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, opting for what he describes as a "fresh challenge. " "I decided to shift my base to Chhattisgarh for the upcoming Ranji season," Khurasiya told TOI.
"It is a fresh challenge that excites me. I had come to Thiruvananthapuram earlier this week and officially tendered my resignation. " Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
SUBSCRIBE NOW! Khurasiya, 53, leaves Kerala after a stint in which they reached the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in the 2024-25 season. Reflecting on this time with the squad, he said: "I had a great time over the past two years in Kerala.
They're a humble bunch. Going forward, they need a good mentor more than a good coach," he said. "I will miss Kerala, the team bonding and the warm atmosphere.