Developing trust and building rapport with players is crucial: Badani
The HinduFormer India cricketer Hemang Badani added another feather to his cap as a coach after masterminding Dubai Capitals to the ILT20 league title last week. So you have to create an environment where they can play their own game.” Considering there is not much time to prepare before the tournament, the Capitals’ coach feels developing trust very early is crucial. I usually get in touch with the players two months before the tournament so that you can develop that trust and buy-in from them,” explained Badani. I have nothing against overseas coaches but feel Indians can understand the local players, culture and the surfaces a team might encounter.” “Unlike 15 years ago, we have many more former players who have taken coaching courses, and I would like to see more Indian coaches in the IPL.” Delhi acquired a strong core of players in last year’s auction, and the former Tamil Nadu cricketer is confident about the season ahead.
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