Indian cricket has been looking at coaching solutions since the 2015 World Cup co-hosted by Australia-New Zealand. Zimbabwe’s Duncan Fletcher’s contract as head coach had expired and the former India Test legend is still holding the reins. Anil Kumble was appointed head coach in 2016, stepping down after losing to Pakistan in the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy, and Ravi Shastri took over the reins of the national team. till the end of his term in 2021 t20 world cupRahul Dravid would quietly slip into the hot seat, regardless of India’s performance. After applying for the job of head coach, the latter was at the forefront of assignments in the country of cricket watchers. There was no debate on the name of any foreign coach.
Interestingly, no foreigner has had a major technical role in Indian cricket since 2015, as Fletcher struggled to lead India to a title win in his predecessor Gary Kirsten’s ICC competition (2011 World Cup win). Was. Neither Kumble nor Shastri, though India reached the semi-finals under Shastri (losing to runners-up New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup). Extremely competitive during their playing days, both had their own coaching style. Sharp and process-oriented, Kumble’s emphasis was on discipline and demanded that players recovering from injury must prove competitive fitness in domestic cricket before hoping to return. Shastri, by comparison, believed in boosting the confidence of individual players, instilling confidence in each one in handling match situations.
India’s all-rounder and adaptable batsman was familiar with managing players with a reputation as Mumbai’s captain in first-class cricket under Sachin Tendulkar. Traveling around the world as a cricket expert on TV gave him an insight into the different cultures and mindsets of the players. He gave players space to find their own ways in executing plans, assembling a team of support staff to handle specialist work in batting, bowling, and fielding. Under Bharat Arun (bowling coach and part of Shastri’s team), Indian cricket received a boost through the development of a fast-paced bowling unit, capable of match-winning performances overseas in supportive conditions.
The confidence and ability displayed by our bowlers, who have faced various conditions on tours of Australia and England, has transformed India’s perception from a troupe of tense travelers into a mighty attack, taking advantage of the tracks as skillfully as the home side. specializes in. Dravid, the next head coach in Shastri’s big shoes, needs to be able to build on this position, so that the bowling can complement a batting line-up that stands for the best attacks on any surface anywhere in the world. India’s Test and ODI team now has player options, no first-team player can replace them and those who come across all three formats are highly adaptable performers
Dravid is doubly fortunate to have a proven bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey as part of his team to handle the transition. The two worked together in Under-19, India A squad and National Cricket Academy.
Like Shastri and Arun, Dravid and Mhambrey understand that only two Indians can work together for long. After due process by BCCI, bringing Mhambre on board seems to be the next logical step. Indian cricket’s journey is on a new path after Kirsten’s high in the World Cup, mixed results under Fletcher, Kumble and the rise of a bold bunch under Shastri. India’s return to the series against Australia under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, when the core group was missing for various reasons, is a prime example of talent hungry for opportunity.
Dravid is well equipped to mold Team India in his own way, from India Under-19s, India A coach to suitable upgrade to the head coach of the national team. What Dravid has achieved in Tests or ODIs, nowhere in the world can a current former cricketer become a coach. He captained India in the World Cup and the batting flourished amidst the responsibility. The understanding of T20 as the captain of Rajasthan Royals, replacing Shane Warne, puts him in the right place, whatever the format. Senior India regulars played with him, most of the India cap recipients later went on to play for India Under-19s, India A. From Shubman Gill (U-19 World Cup) to Shikhar Dhawan, head coach Rahul Dravid is a well-known mold.
Unlike Shastri, who belonged to an older generation and managed to catch up with the younger generation, Dravid’s last Test and ODI appearances for India were in 2012 and 2011 respectively. He played for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2013, praised for changing his batting approach along the way to be effective in the T20 setup.
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Rahane later flourished at the Royals and was also India’s Test vice-captain before moving to a new franchise. The BCCI convinced him to apply for the head coach’s contract after the 2021 T20 World Cup and eventually included him on the board. It was time for MS Dhoni to accept the role of consultant for the ongoing T20 tournament in UAE But it seems. India’s most successful limited overs captain plans to continue with Chennai Super Kings in a long-term role focused on team building.
Similarly, Indian cricket can expect Dravid to initiate and implement plans for a continuous supply of talent to the national teams. Dravid’s performances at the NCA in Bengaluru, tours with the India U-19 and India A teams give him an opportunity to assess different batches of players, develop consistency in training and ensure a smooth upgradation in the national talent pool. Mhambrey can do the same with bowling resources. This change of guard as planned in advance by the BCCI is a better way forward than the reaction to defeats in major tournaments that the team sees in the sport.
Vacancies in NCA are now open. The completion of the appointment process by the Board in consultation with the new head coach of Team India, a widely respected name in Indian and world cricket, may be tried for continuity in the curriculum. Dravid’s close friend VVS Laxman is leading the way. The time lag in appointment to the NCA, during the waiting period when Dravid steps down till the process is over, should not be a problem. India is hosting New Zealand as per schedule after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. A home series, despite the pandemic restrictions, provides ample time for all concerned to settle down.
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