Do recently retired cricketers make good coaches?

[Forever Indian]

I somehow feel that recently retired cricketers usually make good coaches. Take examples like Gary Kirsten, Sanjay Bangar, Tom Moody (when he was with Srilanka), Stephen Fleming, Darren Lehmann, etc. There are possibly a few reasons for it: 1) They have practical experiences of the game as it is played today - Cricket has evolved a lot over the years and they have played the game the way it is today, so better understand the situations and the pressures involved 2) They can still think from a player or captain point of view - It is important that the coach is able to read the mind of a player or captain, as not everything will be explicitly said by the person so they may have to make good judgement calls themselves 3) They know what they expected from a coach when they were a player - So they are able to fulfil those expectations now by giving space for players to develop their own game as well as develop a good bond with the captain 4) They are in early stages of their career as a coach so are more professional and have the drive to make a good name as a coach (which is what I think Fletcher lacks) Please discuss if you agree or not with relevant points.

[rockygonzo]

Yes, they do. I hope SR Tendulkar becomes coach for Indian team:angel_smile:

[tweaker]

Yes they make good coaches.There is less generation gap.

[desheikh]

I hope RAHUL becomes coach for Indian team

[kosingh]

I don't think there's a connection. There are older coaches, some of whom never even played much international cricket, who made good coaches. And there are players who became coaches within 4-5 years after retirement, and weren't very successful.

[bowl_out]

Rahul Dravid :fishing:

[MK55]

Yes definitely. That's why I feel someone like Bond, Lee, Kallis, Hussey will be of benefit. If not long term then at least for important series.

[Zero_Unit]

Not everyone can be a good teacher. from my experience in engineering school, you have engineers teaching you and even if they know the material some SUCKS BALLS at teaching the materials to their students. So just because someone was a legend, doesn't mean that they will necessarily be a good coach.

[tweaker]

Some are exception ie John Bucanan.He was not a great player but was a very successful coach

[BlueBee]

Sanjay Bangar is doing jack

[AmreekanDesi]

Yes, they do. I hope SR Tendulkar becomes coach for Indian team:angel_smile:

I hope not. He's not gonna be tough on these players and is too nice of a person

[CoverDrive]

Good point and I think they have a good point. Also additionally people forget being a coach is a physically demanding task. you don't just sit around making strategies. A good coach will be involved with all the players for long hours giving throwdowns, working with the bowlers on the fields, getting involved in the fielding drills. It probably is good for the morale if the coach is out there with you on the field (like kirsten) and not sitting on the sides (fletcher)