Coaches

The coach is seen as an important cog in the functioning of modern cricket. At the junior level, a good coach will crucially instill in his pupils a good work ethic; he will also correct potentially crippling flaws in technique. However, technique usually needs only fine-tuning, so the coach's main job is to methodically analyze and interpret data obtained from actual match situations. So on one hand he may draw a bowler's attention to his shortcomings and advise a batsman on specific tactics to upset the rhythm of a particular opposition bowler. The coaches will also have access to state of the art video recording software to assist them perform on their duties.

Balwinder Sandhu Coach, Chandigarh Lions Balwinder Singh Sandhu (born August 3, 1956, Mumbai) was an Indian Test cricketer. He represented India in eight Test matches as a medium pace bowler who could swing the ball and was a useful batsman. Balwinder Singh (born August 3, 1956, Bombay) was a member of “Kapils Devils”, the 1983 world cup winning team. A wonderful swing bowler Sandhu started the slide in the final by getting out Gordon Greenidge. Sandhu has also played 8 test matches for India. After his playing days Sandhu got into coaching and has coached mumbai and punjab and also has served the NCA. The Director of Academies for the ICL Sandhu has conducted camps for the ICL youngsters and now has taken over as the coach for Chandigarh Lions.

Daryll Cullinan Coach, Kolkata Tigers Daryll John Cullinan (born 4 March 1967, Kimberley, Cape Province) is a former South African cricketer, who played Test cricket and one-day internationals for South Africa as a specialist batsman. Daryll John Cullinan (born 4 March 1967, Kimberley, Cape Province) is a former South African cricketer, who played Test cricket and one-day internationals for South Africa as a specialist batsman. He was the youngest South African to score a first class century, at the age of 16. A batsman of the highest quality Cullinan holds the record for the highest score in first class South African cricket. Cullinan considers the assignment to coach the Kolkata Tigers as one of the toughest assignments.

Madan Lal Coach, Delhi Jets Madan Lal Udhouram Sharma (born March 20, 1951, Amritsar, India) is a former international cricketer (1974-1987) from India. He enjoyed great success at the first class level scoring over 10,000 runs and taking over 600 wickets. Madan Lal Udhouram Sharma (born March 20, 1951, Amritsar, India) is a former international cricketer (1974-1987) from India. He enjoyed great success at the first class level scoring over 10,000 runs and taking over 600 wickets. He played 31 Test matches for India, scoring 1,042 runs at an average of 22.65, taking 71 wickets at 40.08 and holding 15 catches. He was a fairly competent lower order bat , often extricating India from tricky situations which earned him the nickname, Maddat Lal by grateful Indian fans.

Madan Lal bowled the first ball to Dennis Amiss of England in the 1975 World Cup.

Michael Bevan Coach, Chennai Superstars Michael Gwyl Bevan (born 8 May 1970 in Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory) is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler. Michael Gwyl Bevan (born 8 May 1970 in Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory) is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler. He was widely regarded as one of the finest ODI batsman in the world for his ability to see out a match, and his phenomenal average. He played 232 ODI matches for Australia, and was a part of the 1999 and 2003 teams that won the World Cup. In addition to being a brilliant fielder, Bevan was among the best finishers in the One day game winning many matches for Australia batting with the tail. Bevan will coach the Chennai superstars.

Moin Khan Coach, Lahore Badshahs The former Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman will coach the team that has former teammates Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mustaq and Mustaq Ahmed. Moin Khan was an integral part of Pakistan's successful run in the 90s. Moin Khan (born September 23, 1971) is a former Pakistan captain and an integral part of the 1992 World Cup winning team. He reaped rich success for his innovating batting and played numerous match-winning knocks for Pakistan, especially in limited-overs cricket. He has taken over 100 catches in Test cricket. He has scored over 3,000 ODI runs and taken over 200 catches in ODI cricket. The former Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman will coach the team that has former teammates Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mustaq Ahmed, Saqlain Mustaq and Azhar Mahmood.

Sandeep Patil Coach, Mumbai Champs Sandeep Madhusudan Patil (born August 18, 1956, Bombay, now Mumbai) is a former cricketer who played for India between 1980 and 1986.

Sandeep Madhusudan Patil (born August 18, 1956, Bombay, now Mumbai) is a former cricketer who played for India between 1980 and 1986. A dashing batsman and a useful medium-pace bowler, Sandip Patil was a tower of strength to the Indian middle order for many years. His good looks (he was a pop singer and a film actor), aggressive batsmanship and a penchant for big hits made Patil a natural crowd puller. An instant success after making his Test debut and on his first tour, he took 174 off Dennis Lillee and Len Pascoe at Adelaide. A stalwart for Bombay for several years, Patil in the last few seasons of his first-class career captained Madhya Pradesh with much success. After retirement, Patil served first as India A coach, then coach of the Indian team, before moving on to take charge of Kenya. A man of many talents, Patil has also edited a Marathi sports magazine, Ekach Shatkar, and wrote Sandy Storm, his autobiography.

Steve Rixon Coach, Hyderabad Heroes

John Emburey Coach, Ahmedabad Rockets