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Patil to coordinate with Wright in guiding India `A` team
Mumbai, May 29: Former Test batsman and coach of India `A` team Sandeep Patil today said he would coordinate with senior national coach John Wright to chalk out a gameplan for his young side`s 43-day England tour starting on June 22.
Mumbai, May 29: Former Test batsman and coach of India 'A' team Sandeep Patil today said he would coordinate with senior national coach John Wright to chalk out a gameplan for his young side's 43-day England tour starting on June 22.
"According to a letter from the cricket board (BCCI), Wright would be assisting me during India 'A' team's camp at Bangalore starting from Sunday," Patil said here.
"The India 'A' team consists of fringe players who will be making it to the senior team when the need be and hence I would like to sit with Wright and the selectors to chalk-out a policy so that the players don't have problems in adjusting to different coaches in a short period if they make it to the senior team," he added.
Patil, who was instrumental in guiding underdogs Kenya into the semifinals of the recently concluded world cup in South Africa, said he was confident of his team doing well in England as its skipper Shiv Sunder Das, railway's left-arm spinner Murali Kartik and Mumbai opening batsman Wasim Jaffer were already playing in county cricket.
When asked whether the 43-day tour was too long for an 'A' side, Patil said: "I don't think so. Even in the past I have taken the under-19 and India 'A' sides on long tours. In fact, it could be a very good experience for the lads as the next stage for them would be to play for their country".
"The most important thing is to see that the boys are moulded into a unit. Also they must experience the highs and lows of the game so that they become mentally tough which will hold them in good stead in future", Patil said.
Bureau Report
"The India 'A' team consists of fringe players who will be making it to the senior team when the need be and hence I would like to sit with Wright and the selectors to chalk-out a policy so that the players don't have problems in adjusting to different coaches in a short period if they make it to the senior team," he added.
Patil, who was instrumental in guiding underdogs Kenya into the semifinals of the recently concluded world cup in South Africa, said he was confident of his team doing well in England as its skipper Shiv Sunder Das, railway's left-arm spinner Murali Kartik and Mumbai opening batsman Wasim Jaffer were already playing in county cricket.
When asked whether the 43-day tour was too long for an 'A' side, Patil said: "I don't think so. Even in the past I have taken the under-19 and India 'A' sides on long tours. In fact, it could be a very good experience for the lads as the next stage for them would be to play for their country".
"The most important thing is to see that the boys are moulded into a unit. Also they must experience the highs and lows of the game so that they become mentally tough which will hold them in good stead in future", Patil said.
Bureau Report