named as head coach of the Goa cricket team for 2015–16 Ranji Trophy season with a one-year contract. Kanitkar then became the head coach of the Tamil Nadu cricket team from 2016 - 2019. He excelled as a coach for Tamil Nadu and was credited with turning around the fortunes of the team. Along with Lakshmipati Balaji, as the full-time bowling coach, Kanitkar was credited with making a major change in the team. Personal life He is the son of former Indian wicket-keeper Hemant Kanitkar who also played in two Tests. References 1974 births Living people Indian cricketers India Test cricketers India One Day International cricketers West Zone cricketers Rajasthan cricketers Maharashtra cricketers Madhya Pradesh cricketers Central Zone cricketers Indian Premier League coaches Cricketers from Maharashtra Indian cricket coaches Rajasthan cricket captains