Harbhajan Singh now recommended split-coaching for India. The current head coach of the Indian squad is Gautam Gambhir, a former teammate of the great off-spinner. According to Harbhajan, having separate coaches for the red-ball and white-ball formats will greatly lessen the workload, which will aid in the creation of better plans because different players play various formats.
India, one of the international cricket teams that has always opposed divided captaincy, has now changed its mind. Suryakumar Yadav now leads in Twenty20 Internationals, while Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill lead in One-Day Internationals and Test matches, respectively. Rohit led India in all three formats until the 2024 T20 World Cup.
“I believe there is nothing wrong with it if it can be put into practice. For formats, you have different players and teams. It’s an excellent option if we can pull it off. Everyone’s workload, including the coaches’, will be lessened. Therefore, it isn’t a horrible idea if it can happen,” Harbhajan stated in an interview with India Today.
Because it takes time for your coach to get ready for a series. For example, five Test matches in England, Australia, and other places. in order for the coach to get ready and define the standards for his team. For a white-ball coach, the same holds true.
He will also require time to become ready,” Harbhajan continued.
Having separate coaches for different formats will allow them to spend more time with their families, the former Indian cricket player added.
“A coach who is overworked for the entire year has a family and obligations as well. It’s difficult to travel with family all the time. Therefore, I think it’s a good idea to separate red-ball and white-ball instruction,” Harbhajan added.
Harbhajan is presently in the UK, where he will compete in the World Championship of Legends 2025 second edition. Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan’s friend and former India teammate, will lead the India Champions as they defend their championship.
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