Former India slow left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi has thrown his hat in the ring for the position of India’s bowling coach.
The 49-year-old spinner had a stint with the United States of America (USA) and Oman. Also, Joshi has recently worked as a spin bowling consultant for Bangladesh.
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However, he has recently bid adieu to Bangladesh’s support staff. The prominent spin coach has expressed interest early on to have a significant stint with the Men in Blue.
Joshi also keen to contribute for Team India’s spin department:
In his recent statement, Joshi had confirmed his nomination for India’s bowling coach job. He further expressed that he would like to contribute when it comes to the spin bowling.
“Yes, I have applied for bowling coach (post). I can also contribute at large for the spin department,” Josh told Cricketcountry.com.
Also, Joshi has reiterated that he will prepare Team India for the extended term. He also remarked that if he would be given an opportunity as a bowling coach, then he would focus on the workload apart from focusing fitness of players.
“If given an opportunity to serve this talented Indian team, [I will be] looking after the players when they have off days at work, prepare them for long term goals … taking care of bowlers and their work load, monitoring them very closely,” Joshi added.
Joshi on fitness:
Also, Joshi has praised Virat Kohli by setting a remarkable example in terms of fitness.
“Fitness is very important to be in great shape and leading by example is Virat Kohli. Lastly focusing on the Skill set; exciting days ahead,” Joshi further added.
Pertinently, India as a team hadn’t relied on a spin bowling coach. However, the team had done exceedingly well with young spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav ruling the roost.
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However, Joshi had suggested that India should introduce a spin bowling coach. He addressed that other countries had have backed a slow-bowling coach.
“All the Test playing teams have a spin coach [and] I am sure India also should have one,” said Joshi.
Meanwhile, Joshi had represented India between 1996 and 2001 in 69 ODIs and 15 Tests.