Ramakant Achrekar: A legendary cricket coach and much more
Ramakant Achrekar, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 87 of Wednesday, belonged to that near-extinct tribe of cricket coaches, who gave quintessential talented middle-class boys hope and imparted knowledge that they carried a lifetime. Watch this video to know more.
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The cricketer-turned-commentator also rued the fact that parents in India are still not open about their kids taking up sports as a career option.
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Under Hathurusingha, perennial minnows Bangladesh have made rapid strides in world cricket, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy tournament in England this year.
Nov 10, 2017, 00:13 AM ISTTwo cricket coaches found dead in South Africa's Laudium Stadium
Two other individuals, who had been assaulted and were severely injured, were also found in one of the rooms in the clubhouse.
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It must be noted that these salaries are only as per media reports and not necessarily the official figures given out as news by the BCCI.
Jul 21, 2017, 14:55 PM ISTJohn Bracewell to step down as Ireland cricket coach in December
The former New Zealand coach replaced West Indian Phil Simmons at the helm following the 2015 World Cup and will step down after two and half years in the role.
Jul 19, 2017, 11:23 AM ISTJaved Miandad blames foreign coaches for Pakistan's decline
He warned that if immediate steps were not taken for improving the structure than Pakistan cricket would slip further.
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Inzamam-ul-Haq said he had extended his coaching contract with Afghanistan.
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At least five foreign applicants are in the fray to become Sri Lanka's head coach for the national team.
Oct 17, 2015, 17:54 PM IST