Zaheer Khan is the prime candidate to become Indiaas next bowling coach, a spot which has been vacant since BCCI decided to not renew Bharath Arunas contract. The former India left-arm pacer said he would think about it if the opportunity came by.
a?Right now I am focused on what I have it on my plate, like playing the next season of the IPL. I am also spending a lot of energy on my business venture – a fitness chain. Those things are keeping me busy. But I am open to different roles,a? added Zaheer, who was promoting the Tamil Nadu Premier League.
Zaheer, who captained the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL this season, said that the role of a coach was one of great responsibility even though the playersa performances are what mattered.
a?It doesnat matter whether the coach is a former bowler or batsman. All that counts is experience,a? he added.
According to the 37-year-old, Mohammed Shami has all the qualities to spearhead Indiaas pace attack.
a?Itas good to see him getting his confidence back. He was away for 8-9 months due to injury and it took a little longer for recovery. And I have always endorsed the idea of playing more matches.
a?Itas good for the bowlers, as they need to find a rhythm,a? he said.
Contrary to what people believe, Zaheer said that T20 is not only a batsmanas game. a?There are a lot of tactical inputs required on the field from a bowler. I believe bowlers are the game changers in T20.
a?Someone like Mitchell Starc has proved it time and again. Something that never goes wrong in death overs is a good yorker,a? he said.
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