ABU DHABI: Kieron Pollard 's blazing form at the onset of the Indian Premier League is a "great sign" for the Mumbai Indians as it has been the case … Indore, “He’s just so relaxed and not really frustrated by the dot balls if there are any at that stage. Copyright © HT Media Limited All rights reserved. Most international bowlers bowl it like an off-cutter, but my technique is a little different. Delhi, Mumbai, Ranchi. He is the Director of Cricket Operations for the Mumbai Dream11 IPL 2020 squad. Players from both sides are expected to be on top of their game whenever the two top teams meet at the … ALSO READ: Australia's Alyssa Healy overtakes MS Dhoni for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20I. © 1998-2019 Zee Media Corporation Ltd (An Essel Group Company), All During his playing career, Zaheer was a part of Mumbai Indians team in the Indian Premier League. Kieron Pollard’s blazing form at the onset of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a “great sign” for the Mumbai Indians as it has been the case over the years, says bowling mentor Zaheer Khan. He makes sure that the bowler is under pressure,” Zaheer Khan told Cricbuzz. Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan, who has closely monitored Pandya in IPL, feels that if the all-rounder progresses this way, he is going to be very hard for any bowler to deal with. Shane Bond was asking how I do it. Hardik has scored 18 and 14 in the last two matches against KKR and CSK respectively and Zaheer said that Mumbai Indians are happy to have Hardik Pandya as a batsman. “You know the kind of batting which he is doing, add his bowling to it and his fielding. Be it batting first or chasing a stiff total, his fearless batting has been the key for India on the Australian soil. Photograph:( AFP “We are happy that he is there as a batter and with full fitness contributing and that is the exciting part and hopefully you will see bowl soon,” Zaheer added. CricTracker Author Jaipur, Dream11 IPL 2020 celebrates Zaheer Khan … “We are all expecting him (Hardik) to bowl and he is someone who really changes that balance of any side when he is bowling and he understands that,” Zaheer said in Mumbai Indians’ pre-match conference. Now, Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach Zaheer Khan has given an update on when fans can expect to see Hardik take the bowling duties in IPL 2020. READ | Wasim Jaffer trolls Michael Vaughan for saying ‘Australia will beat India this tour in all formats convincingly’. He is going in confidence and turning out to be a great impact player at this level,” reckoned Zaheer. READ| Virat Kohli reveals why Hardik Pandya was drafted into the team in 2016. IPL 2020, RR vs KXIP Preview: Can Smith & Co. continue their winning run. Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh extend wishes to Zaheer Khan as he turns 42 Family bid farewell to Australian great Dean Jones with lap of MCG Do you dream of winning your dream car- a … India”s World Cup hero likely to become India”s bowling coach :-” I”m thankful to my nation since this young boy from Srirampur was given a chance to live his dream “, Zaheer Khan said around an year ago as he announced retirement from International cricket.Since then, things have not been going Zaheer… Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has left a deep impact as a middle-order batsman in the ongoing series Down Under. “We are looking forward for him to bowl, he is very keen and really wanting to bowl, we just have to wait and be patient and listen to his body. He is definitely used this time at the moment to turn things around with regards to his batting. Currently is not fit enough to bowl on the Australian surfaces. In his elements in the last two games, Pollard smashed an unbeaten 60 off 24 balls against RCB before producing an unbeaten 47 off 20 balls against KXIP. Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that he has been working with the MI unit for the last three months and has been bowling to the players at the nets as well as working on his game under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Shane Bond and Director of Cricket Zaheer Khan. Zaheer was appointed as bowling consultant for the India national cricket team in 2017. , Chandigarh , Dehradun, “They liked my bowling, especially the slower one. Chennai, Mumbai Indians bowling coach Zaheer Khan clarifies the Rohit Sharma injury issue; Pitch invasion during the first ODI between India and Australia; I wanted to be with my wife: Virat Kohli; Gilchrist apologises quickly after goofing up Just because of the belief he has. Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan believes Team India will miss the experience of Ishant Sharma in the upcoming Test series against Australia.. … Giving an update on Hardik, Zaheer said that Hardik is expected to bowl sometime in IPL 2020 but added that everyone has to listen to his body. Zaheer Khan Mumbai Indians bowling coach Zaheer Khan is not too concerned about the "new routines" that cricketers will have to adapt to in a world scarred by … And then, he is a great asset to have – a match-winner. ALSO READ: IPL 2020, RR vs KXIP Preview: Can Smith & Co. continue their winning run? Zaheer Khan had claimed that Yuvraj Singh does not know how to cook in an earlier episode. Zaheer Khan announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket on 15 October 2015 in a tweet saying "I bid adieu to my career in international cricket. Australia's Alyssa Healy overtakes MS Dhoni for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20I. Hardik Pandya was out for a few months owing to a back injury and is slowly getting into the groove when it comes to top-level cricket. He has not yet been given the ball in MI’s first two matches against CSK and KKR. “He has been with the team for the last three months as part of the net-bowling team and has been simultaneously working on his game under Zaheer and Bond’s guidance. Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan, who has closely monitored Pandya in IPL, feels that if the all-rounder progresses this way, he is going to be very hard for any bowler to deal with. To prove him wrong, the cricketer also showcased his cooking skills. He has not yet been given the ball in MI’s first two matches against CSK and KKR. Pointing out the same, former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan suggested that Virat Kohli & Co must find a way to bring some intensity into the contest. A very disciplined kid, he is keen to grab as much from not just working under the coaching staff, but also by bowling to the top quality batters in the team,” the source said. In a conversation with Cricbuzz, Zaheer stated that the team’s head coach Ravi Shastri – who was known for his banters during his playing days – … Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal “But we have to listen to his body and that is something the conversation which we have been having in consultation with the physios. The former Indian pacer further said that they in regular consultation with the physios about Hardik’s fitness. Bowling coach Zaheer Khan reveals when will Mumbai Indians star all-rounder Hardik Pandya bowl during matches in IPL 2020 in the UAE. Indian bowlers have struggled to make an impact while batsmen have failed to fire. Zaheer Khan is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the ongoing Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season. Pandya has certainly proved his worth with the bat but yet to bowl up to his fullest potential. He added that the whole team lacked the energy and urgency required to compete against proactive Australians. (PTI Photo) Offering advice to the World Cup-bound India players living out of their suitcase for months, opener Rohit Sharma and former pace spearhead Zaheer Khan Tuesday said: “listen to your body.” Hardik Pandya. rights reserved. Over the years, India and Australia have shared an intense rivalry on the cricket pitch. Yuvraj Singh IPL career. Currently, the former Indian pacer is the MI bowling coach. Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan celebrated his 42nd birthday on 7 October. If he can hit six at any stage and he waits for that bowler to make that error. Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has urged the Indian players and head coach Ravi Shastri to increase the intensity. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/he-s-going-to-create-a-reputation-zaheer-khan-highlights-one-area-that-hardik-could-work-on/story-RCa8jAa3pkXfmNZNe2ypCI.html, Zaheer Khan highlights one area that Hardik Pandya could work on, https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-australia-in-david-warner-s-absence-he-could-provide-some-experience-darren-lehmann-says-aussies-should-stick-with-joe-burns/story-qKUP1nIR81hkCMcfSMCS1H.html, ‘Burns can provide experience in Warner’s absence’: Lehmann, https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/suresh-raina-set-to-return-to-cricket-will-play-for-up-in-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy/story-maBJngJHy9MmFFgX06MsfJ.html, Raina set to return to cricket, will play in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/babar-azam-s-absence-should-not-affect-pakistan-s-chances-in-t20i-series-against-nz-miandad/story-MTsvOLCVrwnaVy3IkFYRcN.html, Babar absence should not affect Pakistan’s chances in T20I series: Miandad, https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/tom-moody-returns-to-sunrisers-hyderabad-camp-this-time-as-director-of-cricket/story-SnNVH4ta5xVKUjZrauqkhP.html, Tom Moody returns to SRH camp, this time as Director of Cricket, ‘He’s going to create a reputation’: Zaheer Khan highlights one area that Hardik ‘could work on’. Something which he should always consider to work on is his bowling and provide that kind of a balance to the side. IND vs AUS: Australia will smoke India 4-0 in Tests, predicts Michael Clarke Giving an update on Hardik, Zaheer said that Hardik is expected to bowl sometime in IPL 2020 but added that everyone has to listen to his body. ). Ravi Shastri is new India cricket coach, Zaheer Khan is bowling coach WION Web Team New Delhi, Delhi, India Jul 11, 2017, 11.45 AM(IST) Shastri and Khan will hold their appointments till the end of the 2019 World Cup. One of the greatest bowlers of his generations, Zaheer Khan celebrates his 42nd birthday today (October 7, 2020). The retired Indian cricketer is currently serving as a bowling coach in the Mumbai Indians camp for IPL 2020, a team he has also played for in the competition. Visit IPLT20.com the official IPLT20 website for minute-to-minute LIVE updates. Zaheer Khan in Dream11 IPL 2020. 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The batsman was a force to reckon with, especially in limited-overs cricket during his playing days. IPL 2020: Arjun Tendulkar training under MI’s bowling coach Shane Bond and Zaheer Khan Arjun Tendulkar has travelled to UAE with MI team as the net bowler for IPL 2020. MI take on RCB on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium. India has to pick that fight maybe: Zaheer Khan India and Australia are known to share fierce rivalries, and the encounter between two cricketing giants is … Hardik was out for a few months owing to a back injury and is slowly getting into the groove when it comes to top-level cricket. However, Zaheer believes that once Pandya overcomes this hurdle, he is going to be a great asset for Team India. He also added, “They will enjoy seeing a conscientious, devoted superstar working as hard as them to help them get better. I look forward to signing off with IPL 9." Zaheer Khan will be an India coach. Kolkata, Noida, Gurgaon, Hardik Pandya is yet to bowl for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 and MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders had said that the flamboyant all-rounder is not yet ready to bowl given his recent track record with injuries. Get Latest Cricket Updates, Live scores and Top news on HT Cricket. Over the period of time, Pandya has mastered the art of pushing bowlers under pressure at any point of the game. Zaheer Khan has opined that the Indian team should not be taking the excuse of the rusty bowling lineup in the first match as all the bowlers have been playing regular cricket in IPL. So far in the tour, Pandya has perfectly played the role of a finisher. At the end of the day for any bowler injuries play a huge role,” he further said. “More and more he is going in his career, you know, he’s going to create a reputation like this which is going to be very hard for any bowler to deal with at that stage if he is at the crease,” Zaheer added. Wishes poured in on social media for Zaheer, who is currently with Mumbai Indians in the United Arab Emirates for the ongoing IPL as the team's Director of Cricket Operations. Zaheer stated that the team’s head coach Ravi Shastri must encourage the players to take on the hosts and maybe remind David Warner and Steve Smith about the ‘sandpaper gate’. Coaching career. Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach Zaheer Khan and captain Rohit Sharma at a press conference ahead of an IPL cricket match in Mumbai, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Lucknow, Patna, The bowling coaches, Shane Bond and Zaheer Khan, and my coach Robin Singh, they were so helpful. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. 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