Five Senior Indian Players Who Can Become The Head Coach Of Team India In The Years To Come
Published - 02 Jan 2021, 04:03 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:39 AM
Team India is fortunate to have some experienced cricketers around the set-up. These players have been crucial to the team across all formats. Besides their fantastic performances, these well-known figures have also contributed immensely towards grooming the youngsters around them.
Young Indian players have had the opportunity to talk to them and enhance their wealth of knowledge, while these senior players have been more than happy to play the leaning pillar for them.
This team-building exercise from the veterans has also given us a peek into their cricketing brain. Leading many to suggest they can become the future Head coach of the Indian team as well.
Five Senior Indian Players Who Can Become The Head Coach Of Team India In The Years To Come:
Making his debut in 2011, Rahane has played 67 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India. The experienced right-hand batsman has scored over 7,000 runs in international cricket. He is also the vice-captain of the Test side.
In Virat Kohli’s absence, Rahane has stepped-up very well on the tour of Australia. He led the side commendably to a victory in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
The Mumbaikar has always come across as a very disciplined and studious cricketer, willing to work hard and improve his game. Rahane is an ideal foil for any youngster around him and could prove to be a fantastic coach in the future for Team India.
India’s Test match No.3 Cheteshwar Pujara has followed the footsteps of the great Rahul Dravid. Pujara has been a pillar of strength within the Indian batting line-up. The calm and composed right-hand batsman from Saurashtra has played 79 Tests and scored 5,903 runs at an average of 47.6.
Pujara has quietly built a legacy for himself within Indian cricket. His career has been a lesson in overcoming the odds and fulfilling one’s potential. Pujara is already an inspiration for youngsters aspiring to play Test cricket for India in the future. Even post his retirement, he can serve India well being a head coach.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been a mighty fine player for the Indian cricket team. Ashwin has played 73 Tests, 111 ODIs and 46 T20Is for the country. Part of the 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy wins, Ashwin has been at his best in Test matches.
Ashwin has had a record-breaking Test career for India. He has taken 375 wickets at an average of 25.22, including 27 five-wicket hauls. A shrewd cricketer, Ashwin has always been a step ahead of the opposition in his planning and skill development. He hasn’t been averse to bowling his variations in the traditional format of the game.
It is the mental aspect of Ashwin’s game that can be a template to follow for the youngsters. They can take a cue from his ways on how to adapt and excel at the international level. Ashwin can make a superb head coach once he hangs his boots.
2. Jasprit Bumrah
Not even five years into his international career, Bumrah is regarded among the best fast bowlers in world cricket already. The right-arm quick has played 16 Tests, 67 ODIs and 49 T20Is for the country. He has taken over 200 international wickets with stand-out averages and economy rates in all the formats.
Bumrah has played a terrific leader of the bowling attack in the ongoing Test series against Australia while experienced paceman Ishant Sharma has been absent due to injury. It was great watching him spearhead the bowling unit and guide debutant Mohammed Shami during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Bumrah is approaching the peak years of his international career and could retire among the game’s legends. However, his role within the Indian set-up may not be over the day he calls it quits. Bumrah can play the guiding light for future generations.
1. Mohammad Shami
Right-arm pacer Shami is easily one of the most talented pacers to have represented India. Shami has featured in 50 Tests, 79 ODIs and 12 T20Is in the international arena. He has taken nearly 350 wickets at the highest level.
Shami has faced quite a few ups and downs in his career. But the bowler has been able to overcome difficulties and perform consistently for Team India. The 30-year-old has a wealth of experience behind him and is someone the youngsters look up to.
