Never thought I would play cricket again: India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule recalls horrific youth accident
Updated On: 03 June, 2026 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Before becoming India's men's spin coach, Sairaj Bahutule survived a tragic youth car crash. He opened up about the devastating physical injuries and emotional baggage that ultimately forged his relentless work ethic in an interview with Mid-Day

Sairaj Bahutule (File Pic)
Long before establishing himself as a domestic giant and becoming the newly appointed spin-bowling coach of the Indian men's cricket team, Sairaj Bahutule survived a car accident during his youth that altered his life forever. The tragic incident not only left him with severe, career-threatening physical injuries but also claimed the life of his close friend, Vivek Singh.
Bahutule reflected on the crash and recalled how overwhelming the immediate aftermath felt in an exclusive chat with Clayton Murzello.
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