Secret is to maintain quick bowlers match via the yr: Kumaran

For greater than a decade, former India pacer T. Kumaran has been in america, constructing an intensive teaching resume that features stints with the USA senior and under-19 groups, in addition to coaching youngsters.

Now, the 49-year-old is again to his roots in Tamil Nadu and was appointed because the senior crew’s bowling coach final month.

“I’m excited to be again in TN. I’ve labored carefully with Robin Singh (at the moment a TNCA Advisor) in USA cricket, and when he broached this concept, I used to be completely happy on the likelihood to be part of knowledgeable set-up,” stated Kumaran about his new position. “I’ve at all times dreamed of successful the Ranji Trophy, however throughout my enjoying days, we solely reached the semifinals. Now, as a coach, I hope to assist TN obtain that.”

Over the past fortnight, Kumaran has been carefully watching the gamers within the ongoing TNPL in preparation for the upcoming season and is happy by the quick bowling inventory he has seen thus far.

“One factor that has stood out thus far is that the quicks are fitter and taller than what we used to have throughout my time. I’ve been observing how they’re bowling in numerous conditions and situations. On the identical time, I additionally need to see how they fare within the TNCA first division as a result of that will probably be essential and whether or not they can bowl lengthy spells.”

Explaining what his focus areas will probably be, he stated: “The principle factor is to maintain the quick bowlers match via the yr with emphasis on good restoration and workload administration. Operating health is a key to that. We additionally have to have a great bench energy, which is vital to win the Ranji Trophy.”

Kumaran, who performed eight ODIs for India (1999-2000), stated: “I didn’t have an extended worldwide profession. Now, I need to share my data with these boys and develop them in order that they’ll have that. We’ve had an R. Ashwin, who took greater than 500 Take a look at wickets, and I need to develop extra cricketers like him.”