Ravi Shastri to pitch for Bharath Arun as bowling coach despite Zaheer Khan's presence

[Malcolm Merlyn]

NEW DELHI: Back at the helm as chief coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri is likely to pitch for the return of bowling coach Bharath Arundespite the presence of Zaheer Khan in their ranks.

 

Shastri's choice of bowling coach was always Arun and it is now apparent that Cricket Advisory Committee did not take Shastri into confidence while recommending Zaheer as the bowling coach although his role would be similar to that of Rahul Dravid - that of a consultant.

 

 

It has been learnt that Zaheer is unlikely to give around 250 days a year that a full-time bowling coach will be required to and may not be available for more than 100 days

 

It may also be mentioned that Zaheer's salary package has not yet been inked as negotiations are still on.

 

Earlier, when Shastri was asked about his choice of bowling coach, he had said Arun but one particular member of CAC was against it.

 

Shastri then apparently said that: "Give me Jason Gillespie then." Gillespie is widely acknowledged as the best bowling coach in the cricketing fraternity.

 

The wily cricketer that he was, Shastri knew that BCCI can't rope in someone like Gillespie, who is already contracted with Papua New Guinea.

 

The BCCI has also kept Venkatesh Prasad's name on stand by but it is unlikely Shastri will settle for anything less than Arun.

 

Prasad however may not be liked by the Indian team as one complaint against him during his earlier tenure was turning quick bowlers into line and length medium fast bowlers.

 

According to reliable sources in the BCCI, Shastri is expected to meet the top officials and the Committee of Administrators (COA) during the weekend as he is expected to cut short his trip to United Kingdom.

 

"Ravi has highest regards for Zaheer but he believes that a full-time bowling coach is required. Let Zak create a roadmap for bowlers and it will be Arun who will implement it. Ravi is expected to speak to COA on Saturday and make it clear that he would like Arun to join the team from Sri Lanka tour itself," a reliable BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

 

In case Shastri can get Arun on board, it will be a sweet revenge for him on his bete noire Sourav Ganguly, who had vehemently opposed his candidature.

 

Arun had replaced Joe Dawes in 2014 and was there with the Indian team till 2016 when Shastri was dumped.

 

He didn't have a distinguished playing career but has always been regarded as a great academy coach with a sound grip on the theories related to fast bowling.

 

Arun and Shastri go back a long way having been buddies since their U-19 days back in early 80's.

 

It was on Shastri's recommendation that erstwhile President N Srinivasan gave a go-ahead to Arun's appointment with the senior team when he was the bowling consultant at the NCA.

 

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[Forever Indian]

Instead of calling them as Team India they should be called Team Buddies.

[express bowling]

Bring in Prasad as Dravid's buddy.... he can be the assistant to the assistant fast bowling coach.

 

Bring in Agarkar as Zaheer's buddy..... he can be the assistant to the assistant to the assistant fast bowling coach     

Edited July 13, 2017 by express bowling

[kosingh]

If you hire a head coach at least allow him to hire the assistant coaches he wants. 

 

Or perhaps start by hiring the right head coach.

 

What a mess this is.

[coffee_rules]

Makes sense for Shastri. ZK will come in and go once in a while. When he is not around, all the hard work will fall on head coach. He is not into details. He wants some assistant for all depts. He can only do man-management and bring out the "spirit"!

 

What a mess!

[Rightarmfast]

Indian cricket has become a joke. It was never this obvious what a corrupt lot of people were involved and how it is a money making machine for some.

[wanted_desi]

Get a GORA for a COACH, THESE GUYS WILL SELECT BUDDIES/HAVE ISSUES WITH EACH OTHER/WE ARE BECOMING OUR NEIGHBOURS. 

 

So Depressing to see our cricket turn into a joke. We don't even have other sports we are ok at to follow. 

[wanted_desi]

1 hour ago, coffee_rules said:

Makes sense for Shastri. ZK will come in and go once in a while. When he is not around, all the hard work will fall on head coach. He is not into details. He wants some assistant for all depts. He can only do man-management and bring out the "spirit"!

 

What a mess!

You do know he just want to take on Ganguly more than wanting a assistant coach of his choice.  

[BeautifulGame]

Between this isn't some off the record leak.Its from his interview with TOI yesterday.

 

You've worked with this support staff...

The support staff has been magnificent. They have been there from day one and have done an excellent job. I will t have to sit with the authorities to figure out a few things going forward from here, especially concerning the support staff. There are a lot of tours coming up and if I'm responsible for working with this set-up 200 days a year, then it's me who should be working on my reserves, no?

Let's see. I'll first speak with Virat and Sanjay (Bangar) about this and then we can take a call. All I'll say right now is I am entitled to take a call on the support staff, given that I'll be working closely with them over the next two years.

On views on Zaheer Khan as bowling coach and Rahul Dravid as overseas batting coach?

The BCCI can certainly bring in guys like Zaheer and Dravid as consultants from time to time. Their experience is invaluable. But as far as a full-time support is concerned, I will need to decide on it because it is me who will be working with them for next two years

 

Full interview http://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/news/what-goes-around-comes-around-ravi-shastri/articleshow/59571097.cms

[Malcolm Merlyn]

Between this isn't some off the record leak.Its from his interview with TOI yesterday.

 

 

You've worked with this support staff...

The support staff has been magnificent. They have been there from day one and have done an excellent job. I will t have to sit with the authorities to figure out a few things going forward from here, especially concerning the support staff. There are a lot of tours coming up and if I'm responsible for working with this set-up 200 days a year, then it's me who should be working on my reserves, no?

Let's see. I'll first speak with Virat and Sanjay (Bangar) about this and then we can take a call. All I'll say right now is I am entitled to take a call on the support staff, given that I'll be working closely with them over the next two years.

On views on Zaheer Khan as bowling coach and Rahul Dravid as overseas batting coach?

The BCCI can certainly bring in guys like Zaheer and Dravid as consultants from time to time. Their experience is invaluable. But as far as a full-time support is concerned, I will need to decide on it because it is me who will be working with them for next two years

 

Full interview http://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/news/what-goes-around-comes-around-ravi-shastri/articleshow/59571097.cms

 

 

I doubt he will get this freedom.He is up againist a very shrewd and powerful man.

[asterix]

Gangu Dada has screwed up (and not for the first time)... when he's appointed the Coach (only mandated to select a coach and no support staff), the Coach is entitled to select his own support staff whom he's going to work with..

[Pollack]

17 minutes ago, Malcolm Merlyn said:

 

Full interview http://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/news/what-goes-around-comes-around-ravi-shastri/articleshow/59571097.cms

 

 

 

I doubt he will get this freedom.He is up againist a very shrewd and powerful man.

Ravi will get what he wants. No doubt. 

[Temujin Khaghan]

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[sscomp32]

1 minute ago, Temujin Khaghan said:

hey guys if I want to start watching football where do I start... please help me, I want to convert with immediate effect. 

@sabby2013 

 

Watch kabaddi bro. Starting in few days time. India's own game. 

[Vilander]

6 minutes ago, Temujin Khaghan said:

hey guys if I want to start watching football where do I start... please help me, I want to convert with immediate effect. 

if you want to watch Indian football it has to be ISL. 

[Vilander]

3 minutes ago, sscomp32 said:

@sabby2013 

 

Watch kabaddi bro. Starting in few days time. India's own game. 

it is the most fun league to watch, very good teams and exciting players.

[Vilander]

Shastri uncle shameless politicking and picking his buddy for a job, misusing authority..whats new he came to the post like that.

[express bowling]

58 minutes ago, BeautifulGame said:

Between this isn't some off the record leak.Its from his interview with TOI yesterday.

 

 

 

 

Full interview http://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/news/what-goes-around-comes-around-ravi-shastri/articleshow/59571097.cms

 

Looks like Shastri is not happy with the appointment of Zaheer.

 

Frankly speaking, there is no point in creating areas for further ego clashes.

 

Whoever is appointed as the coach should be allowed to function as efficiently as possible.

[The Realist]

Shambles. What else is there to say.

 

At least the football season is starting soon.

[Rightarmfast]

The Boxing League is just about to start and thats going to be exciting. Just like a tracer bullet