MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 21: Former Indian cricketer Javagal Srinath attends the IPL Jury Meeting at the Grand Hyatt on April 21, 2010 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chirag Wakaskar-IPL 2010/IPL via Getty Images) Cricket should not be sold; rather, it should be taught: Javagal Srinath. Srinath believes that private cricket academies lack the necessary attitude and goals.
Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath believes that private cricket academies lack the right attitude and objectives, and that cricket should be taught rather than sold. He also emphasized the significance of the Ranji Trophy, referring to it as a “stepping stone” to Test cricket. He believes that Test cricket is the way to go if players want to connect more with the game.
When asked if the players’ attitude toward cricket has changed, the former pacer stated that it is different today than it was when the emphasis was on Test cricket. He believes it requires guidance in emphasizing the significance of the longest format.
“The Ranji Trophy is a stepping stone to Test cricket, and players who want to play the longer version of the game must excel at this level.” The longer version is the way to go if you want to feel more connected to the sport. We were fortunate because our goal was only Test cricket, not even ODIs. Now it’s different because the IPL is so difficult,” Srinath told the Times of India.
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“Advice is needed in emphasizing the significance and depth of red-ball cricket.” “A good red-ball cricketer with a good cricketing brain can always change his game to suit any other format,” Srinath explain. “Some academies do not have the right attitude or objectives, and we must be cautious and mindful of them.” “I have nothing against private academies, but cricket should not be sold, but rather taught,” he added.
Srinath one of the fastest bowlers during his playing days and is regard as one of India’s best pacers. He made his international debut in 1991 and played in 67 Tests and 229 One-Day Internationals. Picked up 551 wickets with an average of just over 29 for India. He was a member of the Indian team that reached the ICC World Cup final in 2003. He completed the Test double by scoring 1000 runs and taking 100 wickets.
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