Harbhajan Singh Proposes Split Coaching System
The proposed split-coaching system could potentially lead to improved performance and better work-life balance for coaches, and may be a step in the right direction for the Indian cricket team.
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has suggested that the Indian cricket team consider adopting a split-coaching system, with separate coaches for red-ball and white-ball cricket, to reduce workload and allow for better preparation.
Singh's comments come after India's contrasting fortunes under head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has found success in T20Is but struggled in Tests. He believes that managing all three formats consistently can be overwhelming for coaches, and that a split-coaching system would reduce their workload and allow for more time to prepare for series and spend with family.
This proposal comes as India has already adopted split-captaincy, with different players leading in T20Is, ODIs, and Tests. Harbhajan feels that having different coaches for different formats can reduce the workload for everyone, including coaches, and allow them to prepare adequately for series. He also highlights the personal toll of constant travel on coaches and their families.
Harbhajan's suggestion has sparked a debate about the effectiveness of the current coaching system, and whether a split-coaching system could be a beneficial move for the team. With India's current coach Gautam Gambhir facing pressure due to the team's poor performance in Test cricket, Harbhajan's proposal may be worth considering.