Former India stalwarts Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh will headline a five-day specialised camp of the BCCI's (Board of Cricket Control in India) COE (Centre of Excellence) in Bengaluru, as per a report by PTI. The report stated that the camp will enroll a list of players on future India prospects who have done well at first-class levels, and have also played for India A and, maybe, a few games for the senior team.
Former left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan is currently in Bengaluru for a five-day training camp with young fast bowlers who may soon be part of the senior team or have already made a few appearances for it. BCCI also posted about this camp on their X account. Check out the post here:
It has been reported that VVS Laxman, the Head of Cricket at the Centre of Excellence, reached out to his former colleagues to organize specialized training camps lasting four to five days, aimed at preparing the next generation of Indian cricketers for competitive play.
"Laxman approached Zaheer, Harbhajan and Anil Kumble for specialised camps. Bhajji is trying to work out the dates for four-five day 'Off-spinners' camp'.
He is looking forward to helping the upcoming prospects who have done well at the age-group and India A level and working with them.
"This is a welcome initiative where those who have played 100-plus Tests for India are sharing their experiences with Gen-Next," a BCCI source was quoted by PTI on condition of anonymity.
Anil Kumble To Hold Wrist Spinners Camp
There is a chance that Anil Kumble, the highest Indian wicket-taker across Tests and ODIs, has been requested to hold a wrist spinners' camp.
It is understood that the specialized camps will be held before the start of the Indian Premier League as lot of these players will have to link up with their respective IPL teams. Inviting former greats for specialised camps at the erstwhile NCA started at the time when Jagmohan Dalmiya took charge as BCCI chief.
The likes of Chandu Borde, Erapalli Prasanna, Syed Kirmani have all coached and shared their knowledge with youngsters at various Zonal Cricket Academy (ZCA) camps back in the day.
Inputs from PTI