ABU DHABI: Harbhajan Singh feels somebody like Ashish Nehra should be a part of India’s T20 teaching setup as he is aware of the shortest format maybe higher than present head coach Rahul Dravid.
Nehra retired from the sport in 2017 and earlier this yr coached Gujarat Titans to the title on their IPL debut.
“In T20 format you can have someone like Ashish Nehra who recently retired from the game. He knows this better than, with all due respect to Rahul, we have played together for so many years, he has vast knowledge but this is a tricky format.
“Someone who has performed the sport extra lately is best suited to the teaching job in T20s. I’m not saying you take away Rahul from T20. Ashish and Rahul can work collectively to construct this crew for the 2024 World Cup,” Harbhajan told PTI.
The spin great is part of the Delhi Bulls squad which features in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
England’s T20 World Cup triumph has intensified the debate on split coaching and picking different players for different formats.
“With such an association, it’s straightforward for Rahul as nicely who can take a break as nicely like he did for New Zealand tour and Ashish can do the job in his absence,” he said.
When asked about different players for different formats, Habhajan added: “That is ok. That works for me.”
The 42-year-old feels the Indian team’s approach has to change whether the current top three — Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul and Virat Kohli — extend their careers till 2024 World Cup or not.
“The strategy has to alter within the T20 format. The first six overs are necessary. If that does not occur you’ll be relied on Hardik or Surya for scoring 50 off 20. If they do not hearth, you’ll find yourself with a beneath par complete.
“England changed their approach and they have won two World Cups. T20 has to be played like T20 not like ODIs,” mentioned the veteran of 103 Tests.
In the absence of seniors, India fielded a youthful top-three in New Zealand.
“All the top-three (Rohit, Virat, KL) need to do is increase their strike rate. It is tough when you bat at 110 or 120 strike and try to make 180. They have to score at least 9 runs per over in the first 10-12 overs.”
Does he see Kohli and Rohit persevering with enjoying the shortest format?
“I am no one to comment whether they would want to play or not. They are quality players if they can remain fit why not, provided the approach is different. Players can’t be changed overnight, the approach has to change.”
Harbhajan added that Hardik Pandya ought to captain India in T20s after Rohit Sharma.
“If it happens, Hardik is the right option.”
Talking in regards to the Abu Dhabi T10 competitors, Harbhajan mentioned he’s excited to be a part of the league.
“I am really excited. Don’t know how many games I will play. It is a good format and shorter format compared to T20s. It is a faster format and good for the fans. Going forward, it could be something very big.”
Nehra retired from the sport in 2017 and earlier this yr coached Gujarat Titans to the title on their IPL debut.
“In T20 format you can have someone like Ashish Nehra who recently retired from the game. He knows this better than, with all due respect to Rahul, we have played together for so many years, he has vast knowledge but this is a tricky format.
“Someone who has performed the sport extra lately is best suited to the teaching job in T20s. I’m not saying you take away Rahul from T20. Ashish and Rahul can work collectively to construct this crew for the 2024 World Cup,” Harbhajan told PTI.
The spin great is part of the Delhi Bulls squad which features in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
England’s T20 World Cup triumph has intensified the debate on split coaching and picking different players for different formats.
“With such an association, it’s straightforward for Rahul as nicely who can take a break as nicely like he did for New Zealand tour and Ashish can do the job in his absence,” he said.
When asked about different players for different formats, Habhajan added: “That is ok. That works for me.”
The 42-year-old feels the Indian team’s approach has to change whether the current top three — Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul and Virat Kohli — extend their careers till 2024 World Cup or not.
“The strategy has to alter within the T20 format. The first six overs are necessary. If that does not occur you’ll be relied on Hardik or Surya for scoring 50 off 20. If they do not hearth, you’ll find yourself with a beneath par complete.
“England changed their approach and they have won two World Cups. T20 has to be played like T20 not like ODIs,” mentioned the veteran of 103 Tests.
In the absence of seniors, India fielded a youthful top-three in New Zealand.
“All the top-three (Rohit, Virat, KL) need to do is increase their strike rate. It is tough when you bat at 110 or 120 strike and try to make 180. They have to score at least 9 runs per over in the first 10-12 overs.”
Does he see Kohli and Rohit persevering with enjoying the shortest format?
“I am no one to comment whether they would want to play or not. They are quality players if they can remain fit why not, provided the approach is different. Players can’t be changed overnight, the approach has to change.”
Harbhajan added that Hardik Pandya ought to captain India in T20s after Rohit Sharma.
“If it happens, Hardik is the right option.”
Talking in regards to the Abu Dhabi T10 competitors, Harbhajan mentioned he’s excited to be a part of the league.
“I am really excited. Don’t know how many games I will play. It is a good format and shorter format compared to T20s. It is a faster format and good for the fans. Going forward, it could be something very big.”