“We cannot have the same coaching staff for T20 and Test cricket,” said Vasan
“We cannot have the same coaching staff for T20 and Test cricket,” said Vasan
India needs to hire the best people for its preparation t20 world cup And someone like AB de Villiers would have worked, former India cricketer Atul Wassan said on Friday as he advocated the need for a completely separate coaching staff for the shortest format.
Alex Hales and Jos Buttler easily razed the Indian attack in the semi-finals on Thursday, as England advanced to the final. they meet pakistan on sunday on MCG.
Vasan said the slam-bang format requires specialized coaching staff to guide the players.
“We can’t have the same coaching staff for T20 and Test cricket. You hire the best for the T20 format. Why didn’t we hire AB de Villiers as a mentor for the T20 World Cup? That’s it. Could have guided the team better. He can tell the players something about making shots.
“This sport has proven time and again that you need a new breed. In 2007, we hardly had stars, the team consisted of youngsters, they played independently and they won titles. We’re on our big names Trusting too much. All the time.”
Vasan, who played four Tests and nine ODIs for India, said it was a misconception that outstanding performances in the IPL would guarantee success in international cricket.
“We also wrongly thought that IPL expertise would translate into World Cup success. India is faltering in big matches in a do or die situation,” he added.
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The 54-year-old, who now works as a specialist, is of the opinion that India should pick only the most suitable players for the T20 format.
“We have five former captains and eight players who play the Test format, compete in T20s. How can we not find another set of players for T20s? You can’t have the same players. Just because They are big names. You (the selectors) are playing them. I think we have to reset the button.”
“With Rohit Sharma, there’s the age factor. He looks dull. There’s also the stuff of stardom. It’s high time we plan the next World Cup from here. We have become the new chokers in international cricket.
To do well in the T20 format, the team needs to change its mindset and approach.