MUMBAI: The National Cricket Academy (NCA) in a first-of-its-kind initiative has conducted two fast track Level II courses for international cricketers and cricketers who have played over 75 first-class games.
The courses were conducted in a hybrid model, keeping in mind the ongoing pandemic situation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement. Phase 1 of the course was delivered online over four days, followed by Phase II, which was conducted at the NCA over four more days. Some of the attendees included the likes of HrishikeshKanitkar, AbhinavMukund, Ramesh Powar, WasimJaffer, Sarandeep Singh, DebashishMohanty, Vinay Kumar, LakshmipathyBalaji and Robin Uthappa. A wide array of topics was covered, including skill acquisition, applied biomechanics in pace bowling, spin bowling, batting, wicket-keeping, building social and personal competence, video analysis etc.
"Experience gained through the rigours of playing first-class and international cricket coupled with knowledge of the technical and tactical intricacies of our game makes for a great combination for a coach. I believe we have some of the best coaching talents in the world and these courses conducted by the NCA will greatly benefit not only those that have participated in it but also the next generation of cricketers who will be coached by these coaches," said BCCI president SouravGanguly in the statement. IANS