When you talk about cricket coaching in Mumbai, one name that has quietly but firmly left a mark over the last four decades is Gyan Singh. Born and raised in the city, Singh has dedicated more than 40 years of his life to nurturing cricketers at every level from school tournaments to professional clubs, academies, and even the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
Singh’s coaching journey began unusually early. At just 19, he took up his first assignment with GSB Cricket Club, a sign of how naturally he gravitated toward teaching the game. Over the years, he became a familiar figure at school cricket, guiding Rizvi Springfield School in the Harris and Giles Shield tournaments, and later mentoring players at Rizvi College alongside Sanjay Gaitonde for seven years.
His partnership with Gaitonde extended to Shiv Seva for a year before Singh moved into long-term stints that built his reputation as one of the city’s most consistent coaches. He spent 15 years at Goregaon Sports Club and Payyade Sports Club, and 10 years with Lilavati Hospital’s cricket setup. For the last 17 years, he has been serving the Mumbai Cricket Association as a coach, coordinator, and observer a role that shows the trust and respect he commands within the cricketing community.
Singh’s influence wasn’t limited to Mumbai. He worked for nine years at the MCC under coach Jwala Singh, a name closely linked with the rise of modern talents. He also spent five years with Paramount Cricket Club and even contributed as a member of the international cricket organising sub-committee for two years. Adding to his global footprint, Singh himself played overseas in Bahrain between 1988 and 1991, gaining valuable international exposure.
What stands out about Gyan Singh’s career is not just the length of service but the consistency with which he has adapted to different roles whether as a school coach shaping raw kids, a club coach building teams, or an MCA observer ensuring the system runs smoothly. His story is proof that behind every generation of Mumbai cricketers, there are selfless coaches like him who keep the city’s cricket heartbeat strong.
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