Three out of four Asian teams have head coaches from the sub-continent
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis with Shahid Afridi
Mumbai: There was a time when coaches from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and England were in great demand and Asia’s all Test playing teams had foreign coaches.
The scenario seems to have changed now with three out of four Asian teams have head coaches from the sub-continent. Pakistan have Waqar Younis, Sri Lanka Marvan Atapattu and Bangladesh have put Sri Lanka’s Chandika Hathurusingha in charge.
Only Team India have a foreigner, Duncan Fletcher, at the helm. He, too, is reportedly on a notice period. According to Paul Farbace, former Sri Lanka coach, the situation has changed. “I think the change has been for the good.
There are lots of good Asian coaches and it’s great that they are being recognised,” he added. “I’m pleased that the Lankan board has appointed a local coach. Marvan is an excellent choice and we worked well together.”
John Buchanan, who enjoyed success with the Australian team, however, believes that inputs from foreign coach are always welcome.
“My only comment would be to say that it does show a growing maturity of the coaching system in each of those countries. I welcome the appointments of home-grown coaches. At the same time, seeking outside support for the growth of the sport is also important,” he added.
( Source : dc )
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