Cricket Coaching methods and pattern.
How we look at today’s cricket and its coaching pattern or style.
There are few aspects of the game, we could stick to one for its brief understanding. So I have chosen batting randomly.
The world right now witnesses 6 top world class batters as per my knowledge and understanding. No discrimination or bias judgement it solely relying on my years of playing and coaching experiences.
Just to make the point clear the batsman we are talking about are Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Faf Du plessis, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Dinesh Chandimal.
I know quite a few won’t go with my best 6, let me clear that this article is not about whose the best batsmen in the world.
The point we would be discussing here is that all the batters quoted above are quite different in the way they perform the art of batting. They all are quite successful and different in their approach, pattern, style in which they bat.
So what would be the best way for a youngster to learn the art of batting, whom does he follow. Some might say pick the one close to the way the learner plays or has modelled his game as per his role model.
All the coaching manuals and courses aren’t close to any of the above mentioned players. What they have been learning at their academies or institutions would differ to their role models style or pattern of playing.
What’s the solution earlier we planned to set a course which could have a base of coaching all the players in a similar way and then we explained them that all the players are different and have their unique way to perform his skills.
The courses have been twisted and tilted as per the requirement of the institutions and not based on research.
If a batsman would score plenty of runs that season everyone would give his example and ask others to copy his style or pattern of playing.
What would be an ideal coaching manual, how would it help the youngsters to develop into a independent thinking cricketer or athlete. The role of the coaches would keep changing from a beginner, amateur to professional.
Hope the current governing body could develop something where the module is based more on understanding and awareness programme as this sports need constant changes as per the requirement of each ball the batter faces.
On a serious note what’s happening in today’s coaching is more to do with personal pattern and experience of individual players who have turned coaches.
What we can learn from the above mentioned players top 6 players is that they all are aggressive and wants to win matches for their teams.
They have leadership qualities and their own system to improvise, what works best for them.
We need to develop a system which will enhance the individual growth and leadership qualities. Whether they are batters or bowlers.
What I feel is there has to be a basic guidance about any skills involve in the game related to balance and stability, moving onto transfer of weight. Then comes the surface on which they would be playing or performing the skill. Example the pace and bounce of the wicket. Specific pattern to play different format of the game. (Test, ODI,T20)
Attitude or mentality to approach towards any format of the game.i.e. Mental part of the game(courage and confidence)
There should be few patterns and rules to develop cricketers at different stages of their career.
Primary or beginners, Amateur and professionals or we could put it as age cricketer, club cricketer and state or national level cricketers.
The whole idea is not to criticise the current coaching pattern or system, but to think over what we have been doing and how much practically is it helping us develop the game of cricket or cricketers.
All the sports around the world has gone through various changes not just in playing but also the way it’s been coached.
Coming back to batting could we initiate some research and draw a plan to simplify the coaching methods.
Teach them the skills and differentiate between the talent and hardworking players.
There are no odd players out there everyone has worked out the best system which works for him from Mr Chanderpaul to Mr Amla.
This article is more for awareness and understanding for coaches, players , parents and institutions to take a note about the changes happening in the game.
The dynamics of the games have changed from 180 to 360 degree. So we can’t stay with our earlier fundamentals and basics.
While Ayush needs no introduction as far as his cricketing skills and cricketing journey is concerned. One of the most prolific all-rounders in the Mumbai cricketing circuit continued to pitch his form in the Giles Shield too where the opponents got a taste of his class while on the other Anish More displayed some exceptional batting skills as he also went on to make an aggressive double ton which helped his team give a tough fight.
Played between Parle Tilak Vidya Mandir and Swami Vivekanand International School at the Islam Gymkhana Ground. Parle Tilak won the toss and elected to bat first since the wicket was good to bat on. Opening the innings with the little genius Sanskar, Anish went on to score a fabulous double hundred which was full of great cricketing shots and a great degree of resilience. Opener Anish anchored the innings till the end as he remained unbeaten scoring 211* off just 237 deliveries which included 38 boundaries. Right-handed Anish also got a good partner in talented Ayan Pathan with whom he stitched a great partnership of 247runs. Ayan fell just 3runs short of a deserving ton as he was dismissed on 97 off 174balls (15fours). But the damage was already done as these two took their team total to a healthy 372/3 in 87 overs.
Defending a total of 372, PTVA definitely had the upper hand but SVIS had its trump card in Ayush who showed the opposition why his wicket is so crucial and how dangerous he can be. Even though the openers fell early, Ayush came in at no.3 and went on to score a marathon innings of 242 off just 202balls. Usually, most of the teams fail to chase such a big total or look for a draw but Ayush took on the bowlers with sheer dominance as he smashed 36fours en-route his swashbuckling double ton. Apart from him, Ayush Vartak also chipped in with a half century helping their team chase down the total successfully. SVIS won the match by 5wkts and Ayush who scored his 1st double ton engineered the victory for his team.
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The good season of cricket continues with December always being a peak month where intense cricket is played in almost every ground and tournament of Mumbai. The ongoing Cosmopolitan shield has been a success this year too with great performances in almost every match. Hence Cricketgraph brings the latest updates.
In the match which was held at MB Union(Azad Maidan) between Khandala CC and Young Maharashtra CC, young Maharashtra won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first, the openers fell early but it was the consistent Padmanubhan Mudaliar at no. who resurrected the innings back with his attacking 72 off just 80balls (5fours, 3sixes). Mudaliar brought his team back into the game while he also got a good partner at no.4 in Vikram Yadav who smashed an aggressive 54 off just 46deliveries(4fours, 3sixes). Both the batsman really played well, smashed some good cricketing shots and stitched a crucial partnership. Vinay Kumar with 4wkts and Avinash Shetty with 3wkts were the pick of the bowlers. In a thriller of chase, Khandala CC fought hard but fell just 1run short of winning the game. Roneet Thakkur top scored with 56 while all-rounder Padmanubhan chipped in with 2wkts along with Praful Patil and Vikrant Khanvilkar who took 2 crucial wickets.
In the other match between Esplanade Liberals and Mazgaon Cricket Club at Western Railways, Cross Maidan, winning the toss, esplanade made Mazgaon CC to bat first. Batting first, Mazgaon CC were at one point struggling at 24/4 but it was their middle order bat Siddhesh Gawand who scored a match saving 86 off 103balls. Siddhesh who smashed just 5fours worked really hard and did good running between the wickets helping his team reach 222/9 in 44 overs. Defending a total of 245, left arm spinner Kunal Thorat came up with match winning bowling spell of 5/13 in 7.5 overs restricting Esplanade CC to just 97runs. Kunal bowled really well in the right line & length to trouble the batsman which helped his team win by 147runs.
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The intense cricketing month of December has time and again witnessed great individual performances and some thrilling matches. Many teams have risen to the top and many players have emerged out as stars. In one of the recent matches between CCI and Fort Vijay CC at the PJ Hindu Gymkhana at Marine Lines, Harshal Soni & Anand Singh emerged out as star bowlers as they ran through the entire batting line-up of Fort Vijay.
Fort Vijay who batted first after winning the toss were bundled out for just 141runs where in not a single batsman managed to cross the 30run mark. Their batsman got starts but could not convert it into 50’s and 100’s. Fast bowlers Anand Singh & Harshal Soni wrecked havoc as both of them bowled in tandem to take 10wkts together. While Harshal took 5/44 in 11 overs(2maidens), Anand came up with equally stunning bowling figures of 5/21 in 8.2 overs(5maidens). Both the bowlers bowled at excellent line and length coupled with healthy pace to trouble the batsman which eventually reaped rewards not only for them but also for their team.
Chasing a modest total 142, CCI made it look quite easy as they chased down the score in mere 21.2 overs with the loss of just 3wkts. Opener Sachin Yadav (42 off 33b) and prolific Vinit Indulkar (46 off 62b) who came in at no.3 made sure the chase was taken care of with a quick 69run stand! CCI won the match by 7wkts where in Anand and Harshal defintately stood out in the match with their impressive bowling.
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There are just so many batsmen doing good at the local level in India that the pool of cricketing talent in India is the richest amongst all the countries. Here you will find hidden unpolished diamonds waiting to get explored on the smallest of opportunities they get and one of them is surely Shashank Singh who has displayed tremendous amount of capabilities with the bat. Shashank has had a wonderful season so far and has excelled in almost every match and tournament he has got to play. Quite evident from his current form where he has notched up 3 tons including a double ton in a span of last 4weeks in just 4innings.
His most recent outing was against MIG CC at DY Patil ground in Nerul where in his team DY Patil won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first, DY Patil notched up a big total of 436/7 in 70 overs as their in-form opener Shashank Singh played a swashbuckling innings of 237 off mere 205balls. His way of batting in the longer format certainly reminds us of Nathan Astle and Sehwag who would bat in the same way. Right-handed Shashank single handedly demolished the bowlers smashing 22fours and as many as 12 big hits to enthrall his team mates and the spectators alike. All-rounder Shoaib Shaikh and another batsman who is also in very good touch Shubham Ranjane also smashed fifties in the middle which came in handy.
On the other hand MIG CC were bundled out for 178 runs where in their solid top order bat Kevin Almeida once again stood out with an aggressive 56 while experienced Gaurav Jathar at the middle order also fought well with his unbeaten 56*. All-rounder Abhishek Nayar who is one of the biggest names in domestic circuit grabbed 4wkts for just 8runs stamping his authority. DY Patil won the match by 258 runs and it was Shashank’s dominating 237 which took the game away from MIG Cricket club.
Shashank’s last 3 hundreds in 4 innings-
1st hundred 129* against Parsee Gymkhana in Purshottam Shield pre-quarters
2nd hundred 126 against Payyade cc in Police shield finals.
3rd double hundred 237 against MIG CC in quarters of Purshottam Shield
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While Akhil is known to an aggressive top order batsman who loves to take on the bowlers rather than settling down, Vikrant on the other hand also displayed his elegance with a flawless ton which included some great shots. Both the batsman were a feast to the eyes as they batted beautifully together at the Karnatak Sporting Association, Cross Maidan.
Payyade SC who won the toss elected to bat first since they have a good batting line up. Their decision proved to be spot on as they notched up a big total of 404/7 in 70 overs. Left-handed opener Akhil Herwadkar smashed a brilliant 127 off 148balls which included 17fours and 2sixes to develop the positive momentum right from the start. Left-handed Vikrant auti who came in at no.3 continued the positive momentum created by Akhil as both the batsman stitched a great partnership of 211runs which solidified the Payyade innings. Vikrant went on to score a classy 179 off just 181balls (20fours, 1six) at healthy strike rate of almost 100 keeping the scorecard ticking. Both the batsman also did good running between the wickets and especially Vikrant whose 93runs came in running.
In reply, Karnatak SA were bundled out for just 142 runs where in no.3 Eknath Kerkar once again top scored with 61 and displayed solid batting at a time when his mates were getting out from the other end. Eknath continued his good run with the bat though his team struggled this time. Medium pacer Harmeetsingh Baddhan was the pick of the bowlers as he came up with impressive bowling figures of 5/79 in 15.5 overs. Payyade SC won the match by a heavy margin of 262 runs and it was definitely Akhil, Vikrant with the bat and Harmeet with the ball who stood out with their great individual performances. Also this is talented Vikrant’s 3rd consecutive ton where in two came in times shield. With the form Vikrant is, he is certainly looking set have a great journey ahead in cricket.
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This year’s cosmopolitan shield has witnessed some great performances and more than that some terrific matches too. A lot of players have emerged out to be stars from this tournament with their performances as this has been a nice platform for cricketers to showcase their skills. Hence Cricketgraph brings the latest updates from the ongoing Cosmopolitan Shield Tournament 2017.
In the match between Jolly Bros CC and Star Cricket Club at Young Zorastrian, Azad Maidan, Jolly Bros won the toss and elected to field first. Batting first, Star CC made 352/3 in 42 overs where in right handed opener Prathamesh Chavan scored 108 off 101balls (15fours, 1six). Prathamesh hardly wasted any time at the crease and took on the bowlers with confidence. Chavan also got a stable partner in Suyog Godbole at no.3 who scored 113 off 109 deliveries (8fours, 4sixes). Left-handed Suyog also played some great shots and kept the scoreboard ticking. Both these batsmen also stitched a 195run stand which solidified their innings. Defending a big total of 352, Jolly Bros could not live up to the chase as they only managed to reach 295/7. Sumeir Zaveri at no.4 played a gem of an innings as he fought single-handedly to score an unbeaten 106* off just 85balls which included 5fours and as many as 7big hits. Even though Jolly Bros lost the match, Sumeir proved to be really impressive along with Prathamesh and Suyog.
In the other match between Rajasthan & Evergreen Sports Club at Youth’s own union, cross maidan, Rajasthan won the toss and elected to bat first scoring a healthy total of 249/9 in 45overs. Middle order bat Chinmay Madye scored a solid 65 (3fours, 1six) top scoring the innings while the rest of the batsman were not able to convert their starts. Chinmay looked confident as he smashed good shots while Sanket was the pick of the bowlers with 3wkts. In reply Evergreen SC were all out for 209runs where in Naeem(59) & Ashutosh(41) top scored while Manesh Bhogale and Girish were the pick of the bowlers taking 3wkts each.
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Played at the Karnatak Sporting Association, it was a match single handedly dominated by Income Tax Sports & Recreation club where in team Reliance Energy faced a mammoth total to chase after losing the toss and made to bowl first.
Batting first, Income Tax Club notched up a big total of 642/9 in 97 overs in the 1st innings. Income Tax were at one point struggling at 50/3 but Parth Shah who came in at no.4 resurrected the innings back scoring a quick 92 off 90balls (15fours), Parth’s batting changed the momentum into his team’s favor and eventually middle order batsman Himanshu Joshi perfectly capitalized on it. Himanshu who came in at no.6 went on to score a brilliant 161 at a healthy strike rate of 80+ which included 14fours and a six. That was not all as the real show as yet to come! Reliance energy were least aware on the storm which was about to hit them. Aggressive Rohit Dahiya who came in at no.7 stunned the spectators with a majestic double ton top scoring the innings with a flawless 203. Himanshu also stitched a epic 319run stand with Rohit which eventually took their team to a mammoth total. Rohit who scored 203 smashed 22fours and 6sixes and was a pure treat to the eyes. In fact their 319 run stand reminded us of Dravid-Laxman doing that when they were at their prime in Tests.
Chasing such a big total, Reliance Energy were skittled out for just 200runs in their 1st innings. The main person who was responsible for that damage was their right arm fast bowler Amol Jungade who came with terrific match winning bowling figures of 6/38 in 17 overs(4maidens). Amol bowled really well with some great line and length which reaped results. Reliance Energy were given a follow on where in they lost 2wkts in the 2nd innings before the end of the game’s play where Income Tax Sports & Recreation Club won the match in a commanding manner. It was a match dominated by them while Rohit and Himanshu’s 319run stand remained the highlight of the match.
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Played at the Payyade Cricket Ground, it was the all important finals between two teams who have worked hard to pave their way towards the finals namely- KSG Challengers and KSG Aces where in KSG Aces won the toss and elected to field first.
Batting first, KSG Challengers were all out 212 in 31.1 overs. Had they batted the full quota they would have crossed 250-260 run mark quite easily. KSG Challengers were 4/85 at one point with the top order giving starts but not able to convert it but it was Snehal Mehta who came in at no.7 and smashed a much important 63 off 56balls which helped his team cross the 200run mark. Snehal smashed 8fours and a six to keep the scorecard ticking. Tushar Gandhi with 3/12 was the pick of the bowlers while the rest of the bowlers also did a decent job.
Chasing 213, KSG Challengers gave a brilliant fightback with the ball as they skittled out KSG Aces for 175runs in 35.4 overs. The star batsman from the last match was the star bowler in the finals as all rounder Maulik Mehta was the pick of the bowlers with 4/35 in 7 overs. KSG Challengers lift the trophy as they win the finals by 27runs where in Snehal Mehta was declared ‘man of the match’. Maulik Mehta with 399runs and 8wkts in the series so far was declared the ‘best bowler’ and ‘man of the series’ while Saumil Vora was declared the ‘best batsman’ The tournament was quite a success with some brilliant matches and individual perfomances.
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