Former Andhra captain Vincent Vinay Kumar is donning the function of a batting guide of the United States of America which is presently coaching in Bengaluru forward of the 2023 ICC World Cup qualifier play-offs in Namibia later this month.
The 53-year-old elegant batter of yesteryears has been former Andhra Ranji coach and in addition of various age teams and felt that his huge expertise as a coach over the past 17 years ought to assist him a good distance.
“It is always a great feeling to be the coach of a national team. I got this huge opportunity when I was on a coaching stint and felt really happy when I finally got selected,” Vincent knowledgeable Sportstar.
“Definitely, the experience of training Andhra teams did give me the feel of what coaching means and what will be the expectations. And I look at USA assignment as another challenge in my career,” mentioned the previous Andhra cricketer, who’s settled in Hyderabad.
“The fact that many players whom I trained in the age groups went on to represent higher grade of cricket may be proof of my commitment and success too,” he mentioned.
“I am already into the job of moulding this US team which is a mix of players from the Asian Continent and West Indies who have been playing for three to four years now and know what is expected of them. I have already studied a lot of videos of these players and know the strengths and weaknesses and will work accordingly,” Vincent mentioned.
“US is a very good team with a lot of talent at the top of the batting order and a pretty good bowling attack too,” Vincent mentioned. For the report, the staff will attain Namibia on March 16.
“Hopefully, I will play my bit in better performances of the US team and it will be great if they can make the grade too,” signed off a assured however very soft-spoken Vincent.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com