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Ishant enjoying extra responsibility: Delhi head coach

Delhi cricket team’s new head coach Abhay Sharma on Monday said veteran India pacer Ishant Sharma is working hard in the practice sessions and he will take up the additional responsibility of mentoring Delhi pacers in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. are ready for. The 34-year-old Ishant, who has played 105 Tests for India, will make another attempt to make a comeback in the national team. Delhi team will start their campaign against Manipur in the Syed Mushtaq Ali National T20 tournament in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Delhi’s preparations for the new season, however, have not been ideal as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has entrusted the responsibility to former India ‘A’ and U-19 national coach Abhay just 10 days back. The squad for this domestic T20 tournament was announced on October 5. Indian Premier League star player Nitish Rana was made captain in place of Pradeep Sangwan. The seven-time Ranji champions under Sangwan could not progress beyond the league stage of all three domestic tournaments.

Head coach Sharma is aware of the current challenges and the 53-year-old coach told PTI that he and the players are ready for it. “We had less preparation time but we were able to improve the atmosphere. I have spoken to all the players and everyone is ready to make an impact from the opening match. It was attended by everyone including senior players (Ishant, Nitish, Navdeep Saini).

Professionally everyone knows their game better. We have created an environment where the experienced players can be given some extra responsibility.” We can learn from him. If we can control the pace of the game by playing our roles better, then we will be in a better position.

On Ishant’s presence in the fast ball, he said that he is the most experienced bowler in the team and is enjoying the extra responsibility assigned to him. “We have given a certain role to Ishant and he is really helping all the bowlers. He is the only Indian fast bowler after Kapil Dev to play in 100 Tests. He can read situations better than anyone.

World Cup-winning India Under-19 captain Yash Dhul made a successful start last season.He is set to make his T20 and List A debut this year. Abhay said, “He is a very energetic player, we have also recognized his role. He plays according to the pace of the game. I have no doubt that he will be successful in the shorter format as well.

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