Developing Champions in Cricket book released
Senior journalist Vedam Jaishankar has released a new book titled 'Developing Champions in Cricket' to guide young players, parents, and coaches. The book provides practical advice on equipment selection and the fundamentals of the sport to help navigate the complexities of modern cricket training.
Why it matters
It offers a structured resource for aspiring athletes in a sport where information overload and high competition often create confusion for families.
: Senior journalist Vedam Jaishankar’s book Developing Champions in Cricket was released at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association premises here on Thursday.
Spanning 75 pages, it deals with various aspects of a child’s journey towards becoming a cricketer, right from something as basic as choosing the right equipment to discussing the tenets of batting, bowling and fielding.
“Everybody wants to play cricket today, but it is a lottery,” said Jaishankar. “You need to give it time. You need to know the right bats to use, the right pads… this book will help.
“There is even a full chapter for coaches, to help them understand how to promote a player and make learning enjoyable,” he added.
Former India cricketer and veteran administrator Brijesh Patel said that the book was a valuable guide in an era where there is an overload of information.
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