Zim Afro T10 2024: Names of coaches announced for the 6-team tournament, Moin Khan and Chaminda Vaas associated with these teams
The second season of the Zim Afro T10 will begin on September 21, 2024. Zim Afro T10 2024 (Image Credit- Twitter X) The second season of Zim Afro T10 (Zim Afro T10 2024) is starting from 21 September with the first match to be held at Harare Sports Club. At the same time, the player draft for the upcoming season of the tournament is going to be held on 8 September. Also, let us tell you that this time a total of six teams will be seen playing against each other for the title. So now the names of the coaches of these 6 teams have been announced. New York Strikers Lagoza (New York Strikers Lagos) New York Strikers Lagos, the new team that has replaced defending champions Durban Qalandars, will have former Sri Lanka cricket team veteran all-rounder Chaminda Vaas as head coach. Vaas has previously worked with teams like Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Ireland. Durban Wolves (Durban Wolves) While the Durban Wolves franchise has appointed former wicketkeeper batsman of the 1992 World Cup winning Pakistan cricket team Moin Khan as the head coach of the team. It is worth noting that Moin has coached Pakistan from 2014-16. Apart from being the team selector, he also coaches Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. Bulawayo Braves Jaguars (Bulawayo Braves Jaguars) Apart from this, Bulawayo Braves Jaguars have handed over the responsibility of the team’s head coach to former English player Owais Shah. Shah, who played around 230 matches in his T20 cricket career, also works in the same role for Dabulla Vikings in the Lanka Premier League. Cape Town Samp Army (Cape Town Samp Army) Apart from this, former England wicketkeeper James Foster has been appointed as the head coach by Cape Town Sam Army for the upcoming season. Let us tell you that Foster has worked as an assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL from 2020-22. Apart from this, he has also coached teams like Peshawar Zalmi, Khulna Tigers and Glamorgan. Joburg Bangla Tigers (Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers) If we talk about last season’s runner-up Joburg Bangla Tigers, then 55-year-old Julian Wood has been appointed as the head coach of the team. He has played the role of batting consultant with Punjab Kings in IPL and head coach for Hampshire in county cricket. Harare Bolts (Harare Bolts) Harare Bolts, which was named Harare Hurricanes last season, has appointed Sri Lanka’s Pubudu Dassanayake as head coach. He has previously worked for teams like USA, Canada and Nepal.
There is a language problem with foreign coaches, we need a language translator: Naseem Shah
Pakistani players have long had problems speaking and learning English. Naseem Shah (Image Credit- Twitter) Language is a very important medium for the exchange of ideas. Cricket, the world’s second most loved sport, is also not untouched by this. Cricketers have to use language for planning and other important work before playing a match. So when players do this work, they are most comfortable in their local or mother tongue. But when they have to speak or understand a language different from this, and if they have not learned that language, then they may face difficulties. On the other hand, Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah has put forth his views on this issue. It is worth mentioning that for some time now, the coaches of Pakistan’s national cricket team have been foreigners and the current white ball coaches are Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie. Kirsten is South African while Gillespie is Australian and is more comfortable in English. On the other hand, the understanding of English by Pakistani players is well known. Also, when Naseem communicates with foreign coaches, he finds it a bit challenging. Also, to end the challenge, Naseem has talked about a language translator. Naseem Shah gave a big statement Let us tell you that in a recent press conference, Naseem Shah, as quoted by Cricket Pakistan, said – There is a language problem with foreign coaches. We need someone to translate the language. It is easier to communicate with the coach in your own language. Naseem further said about Pakistan’s performance in the World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024- Our comeback was not good and we cannot deny that we did not play good cricket. Criticism is a part of it and we should bear it until things get better. This is a good opportunity to come back, play better and perform as a team.
Win percentage of Team India Coaches: What is the win percentage of the last 7 coaches of India before Gambhir?
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid (Photo Source: Win percentage of last 7 coaches of India before Gautam Gambhir? Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new coach of Team India. He took over as the eighth full-time coach since 2000. From John Wright to Rahul Dravid, everyone has coached Team India during this period. The question of who is the best coach of the Indian team will always remain in the minds of the fans. Some people take the name of Gary Kirsten, while some suggest the name of Rahul Dravid. Team India won the 2011 World Cup under the coaching of Kirsten. Similarly, Rahul Dravid led Team India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Who is the best coach of India: What is the winning percentage of the last 7 coaches of India before Gautam Gambhir? 1. John Wright New Zealand’s John Wright was the coach of India from 2000 to 2005. During this period, India played 182 matches in all three formats, out of which it won 89 and lost 71. John Wright’s win percentage is 48.9. 2. Greg Chappell Australia’s Greg Chappell was the coach of India from 2005 to 2007. Under his coaching, Team India played 81 matches, out of which it won 40 matches and lost 31 matches. Greg Chappell’s winning percentage is 49.4. 3. Gary Kirsten South Africa’s Gary Kirsten was the coach of India from 2008 to 2011. Under his coaching, Team India won the 2011 ODI World Cup. India has played 144 matches and won 85 of them. It lost 44 matches. Overall, their winning percentage is 59. 4. Duncan Fletcher Zimbabwe’s Duncan Fletcher was the coach of India from 2011 to 2015. During this period, Team India won 92 out of 171 matches and lost 62 matches. India’s winning percentage under his coaching was 53.8. 5. Anil Kumble Former Indian Test captain Anil Kumble was the coach from 2016 to 2017. During this period, India won 23 out of 37 matches and lost 8 matches. The winning percentage under Kumble’s coaching was 62.1. 6. Ravi Shastri After Kumble, Ravi Shastri held this post from 2017 to 2021. Under Shastri’s coaching, Team India played 184 matches and won 121, while lost 53 matches. With this, India’s winning percentage under his coaching was 65.8. 7. Rahul Dravid In 2021, former Indian captain Rahul Dravid became the coach after Ravi Shastri. Under Dravid’s coaching, Team India reached the finals of the 2023 World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup. After this, it won the T20 World Cup in 2024. During his tenure as coach, India played 144 matches. During this period, it won 103 matches and lost 36. India’s winning percentage during his tenure was 71.5. Through this, Rahul Dravid can be called the best coach in the history of Team India.
Breaking News: BCCI wants to make both Indian legends Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman coaches..!
Along with Gautam Gambhir, former cricketer WV Raman has also interviewed for the post of head coach. Gautam Gambhir && WV Raman (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Team India is going to get a new head coach after the T20 World Cup 2024. Rahul Dravid’s tenure will end after the ongoing tournament. Gautam Gambhir is currently leading the race to become the Indian head coach. It was reported that Gambhir gave the first round of interview on June 18. Now big news is coming out that along with Gautam Gambhir, former cricketer WV Raman has also given interview for the post. If reports are to be believed, BCCI wants to sign both Gambhir and WV Raman as coaches. BCCI should appoint both of them as coaches- Source Speaking to News18, a source said, ‘The Board of Control for Cricket in India should consider appointing both Raman and Gambhir as coaches. There are many ways in which this can happen – like appointing Gambhir as the head coach and Raman as the batting coach or keeping Raman separately for red ball cricket. One can use them in many ways as both can benefit Indian cricket and that is what should be the focus. The source further added, “Raman has seen these youngsters grow closely while working as a coach during various Under-19 and A series. He could be the right person to handle these players as the team is going to undergo a massive change in the next few matches. After the World Cup and ODIs, it is likely to start in T20, it will also start in Tests in the next 12-15 months. Former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir worked as a mentor for IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants for two seasons. He then joined Kolkata Knight Riders for the IPL 2024 season, and made the team champion for the third time. Talking about WV Raman, the veteran has experience of coaching from domestic cricket to IPL and women’s national team.
The sword hanging over Ricky Ponting! Will foreign coaches and their staff now be on leave in IPL?
The poor performance of some IPL teams this season has sparked debate about the value of key foreign coaching staff. Ricky Ponting, IPL 2024 (Photo Source X) (2) Former cricketer Atul Wasan, who played 4 Tests and 9 ODIs for Team India, has now become a well-known cricket commentator. He could have played more matches for Team India but injury put an end to his career and he had to retire. But one of his statements is much discussed in this IPL season. Former Indian cricketer Atul Wasan has criticized the increasing trend of IPL franchises appointing foreign coaches. Suddenly this thing started because the poor performance of some IPL teams this season has started a debate about the value of key foreign coaching staff. The list of criticism also includes Delhi Capitals, which has secured the services of Australian legend Ricky Ponting as head coach despite the limited success of the franchise in 16 IPL seasons. When Vasan was asked about the coaching setup of Delhi, he had a lot to say, he gave a statement to India News that, “This is injustice to Delhi, what is Ricky Ponting doing in the dugout, is he just sitting there? Are? They are paying a lot of money to foreign coaches, so what is the use of them here in IPL?” What is the role of Ricky Ponting?: Atul Wasan He has also questioned the role of foreign experts appointed by franchises. “Apart from the coaches, no one is talking about what is the role of the foreign experts they bring into their setup. By doing this are you trying to look stronger in the dugout than your team on the field? “In the 16-year-long history of the IPL, DC has reached the final only once in 2020.” Echoing Wason’s views, star Indian batsman Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma also said, “I agree with Atul, IPL teams love to appoint foreign coaches, but what are they getting out of all this “ What do you think, should foreign coaches be appointed in IPL or not?
PCB is contacting the coaches who won the World Cup for India and Australia for the role of head coach of Pakistan.
Justin Langer and Gary Kirsten are currently ready to work as coaches in IPL 2024. PCB (Image Credit- Twitter) After former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson and former West Indies captain Darren Sammy rejected the offer of the post of head coach of Pakistan cricket team, now the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set its sights on former India head coach Gary Kirsten. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering former Australia head coach Justin Langer (Justin Langer) and former India head coach Gary Kirsten (Gary Kirsten) and is in touch with many high-profile foreign coaches. PCB is in contact with Justin Langer and Gary Kirsten According to Pakistan’s “Jung” newspaper, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named players like Justin Langer, Gary Kirsten, former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson, former Australian coach Matthew Hayden, former England captain Eoin Morgan and former West Indies coach Phil Simmons. High-profile people have been approached for the post of head coach. A PCB source revealed: “Due to PCB’s poor track record in the past in appointing and then removing foreign and local coaches, others are no longer interested in accepting any proposal from the board.” PCB’s poor record is becoming a hindrance Let us tell you, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had recently said that he is ready to work with the Pakistan cricket team in view of the upcoming ICC events including the upcoming ICC T-20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025. Want foreign coaching and support staff. Earlier, former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf had shown the exit to foreign coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick after the ODI World Cup 2023 and had given key roles to former Pakistan players. As part of a mutual agreement, the foreign coaches were released from their contracts with three months’ salary.
“There are some coaches who are there only to praise the players…”- Salman Butt made a big allegation.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan recently expressed his disappointment at not being able to perform consistently for the national team. Between July 2021 and February 2024, the talented youngster has played just eight T20I matches. Azam was part of the Pakistan team in the recent five-match T20 series against New Zealand. In the first three T20 matches he played, he scored 22 runs. After this he was dropped from the team. Salman Butt recently reacted to Azam Khan’s comments on not getting a chance in the Pakistan team for a long time. The former Pakistan captain criticized the coaching staff and claimed that they would not make any positive changes in Azam’s game. Salman Butt gave a big statement regarding Azam Khan In a video on his YouTube channel, Salman Butt said, “Look, he said some right things regarding the coaching staff. He said he was being made to feel like he was not good enough. He is still very young. He would realize later in his career that there are some coaches who are just there to praise the players. They want to make the players happy so they can keep their jobs.” Azam has scored only 29 runs in seven innings so far in the T20I format. With such a poor record, his place in the national team may be in jeopardy, but his performances in franchise leagues around the world have been impressive. In the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) tournament, Azam has scored 159 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 176.67. He is the second highest run scorer for Desert Vipers this season. Regarding Azam Khan, Butt also said, “He (Azam Khan) should have got a chance to play in the entire series. In some matches, he went out to bat when the required run rate was close to 13, which is not easy for any batsman. However, if you want to play international cricket, you have to stay fit. The kind of talent he has, if he works on his fitness he can perform much better.”