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Kapil Dev: Coach is Manager, Not Technical Guru
19 Dec
Summary
- Modern head coaches focus more on player management than technical skills.
- Gautam Gambhir's role is better suited as a team manager, not a coach.
- Kapil Dev emphasized supporting underperforming players for team success.
Kapil Dev, India's World Cup-winning captain, has shared his perspective on the evolving role of a head coach in cricket. He argues that in today's game, the position is primarily about managing players rather than imparting technical knowledge.
Dev suggested that Gautam Gambhir's current responsibilities might be better framed as a team manager. He questioned how a head coach could offer technical guidance to already skilled specialists like leg-spinners or wicketkeepers, emphasizing that such instruction is often unnecessary at the international level.
Instead, Dev stressed the critical importance of player management, fostering a positive team environment, and providing confidence, particularly to those facing performance challenges. He believes a leader's key role is to support the entire team and instill belief, rather than solely focusing on high-achievers.
