Five Retired Cricketers Who Can Take Coaching Role In IPL 2019

Well, the game of cricket has seen quite a few players, who have been passionate throughout their career and then making careers in the coaching panel just to stay close with the game. A lot of great players turned out to be the best coaches for the national teams with their invaluable experience. Meanwhile, we figured out five retired cricketers, who can take the coaching or mentorship role in IPL 2019.

Here are they:

5. Praveen Kumar:

The right-handed swing master has been the go-to bowler during his peak times for Indian National Cricket Team. However, slowly, he has been replaced by another swing master Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was nurtured by the former in the net sessions.

Despite missing out a place in the national team, he has been brilliant in the domestic format. Recently, he called curtains on his career to make his presence in the T10 tournament. With the experience he posses, Praveen Kumar can easily fit in any franchise to hand his services in the bowling department.

4. Mitchell Johnson:

Yet another fast bowler makes into the list. The former Australian cricketer has got a great standard in his kitty and enormous knowledge, which can be transferred to the youngster. Recently, he worked with Australian pace department unofficially, which helped them to deliver goods against India and Sri Lanka as well.

The fast bowler represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous season and also played the game across the globe. He can be the perfect choice for any franchise to look after the fast bowling department. Perhaps, the young attack of Kolkata Knight Riders can get assistance from Mitchell Johnson, as he got a good bond with the bowlers.

3. Kevin Pieterson:

The South Africa-born English cricketer has always been the controversial cricketer right throughout his career. However, he garnered huge praises for his brilliant show with the bat. Pietersen has got a unique and stylish way of displaying the art of batting. Now, he is enjoying his stint in the commentary panel.

He also got a great knowledge of Indian cricket and the conditions of IPL, which demand tough skills to resist. Pietersen can be the handy option in the batting coach department, as his experience would certainly bring the best from the youngsters.

2. Brendon McCullum:

The flamboyant batsman recently called curtains in the Big Bash League. He has been the stunning cricketer, fielder, captain and the great gentleman in the game of cricket. His career graph took boost after his appearance in the first season of Indian Premier League, as his incredible hitting skills fetched him a lot of offers.

Besides that McCullum, who featured mostly in shorter format can easily find a place in the coaching panel. His experience to deal with the situations will be handy and can be a good batting coach. Besides that, McCullum also got a great ability to hand his services in the fielding department.

1. Gautam Gambhir:

Well, Gautam Gambhir could be the best choice for any franchise to get him in the coaching panel. He has been one of the successful skippers in the Indian Premier League and got the knack of drawing plans for the opposition. He recently called curtains on his career after playing the game for Delhi in Ranji Trophy, where he finished with a century.

Recently, there have been reports evolved that Gautam Gambhir will be joining Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League 2019. However, the official news is yet to be announced. If true, it would be a great addition.