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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
McGrath's former trainer Chevell to work at MRF Pace Foundation
The MRF Pace Foundation, headed by its Director of Coaching Glenn McGrath, has brought in Australian trainer Kevin Chevell to work with its trainees this year. Chevell, a former left-arm pacer who played for Western Australia, worked with McGrath and was instrumental in keeping the Aussie pacer fit in his long career. 'I give Kev a lot of credit for my success,' says McGrath, who started working with Chevell in 1995 after suffering a side-strain injury. 'Strength training is as much about the mental side of preparing yourself as the physical side. You train hard and play easy, not the other way around. And that's what I'm trying to get over to the young guys here.' 'If you put the work in, that makes a massive difference out in the middle. It had a big impact on me. I went from being injured to playing 53 Tests in a row,' the Aussie legend explained. M. Senthilnathan, chief coach, added, 'Kevin's got a different kind of workout, and the work he did for Glenn is proof of his impact. That's why the management felt like this is the next step we need to get into.' Speaking about his work, Chevell felt that being a cricketer helped him have an understanding of what a player's body goes through. 'The human body works as a whole, integrated system. I put a lot of pressure on them and put them in a spot where they're up to a big challenge. Once they've achieved it, they have grown a little, and they are mentally stronger and tougher. The formula that I am using is repeatable and workable for all cricketers,' says Chevell, who has also worked with Mark Taylor in the past and is currently training the likes of Sam Billings and Zak Crawley.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Test captaincy a challenge but Shubman Gill has composure: Glenn McGrath
Gill will captain India against England in the Test series in June (Image via AP/Manish Swarup) Chennai : Newly-appointed India Test captain Shubman Gill is set for a trial by fire in the five-match assignment in England, where he will venture into uncharted territory. The absence of experienced campaigners — following the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — will only make Gill's task tougher. While doubts have been raised regarding Gill's elevation to red-ball captaincy, given his not-sofantastic returns away from home, legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath backed the 25-year-old to come good in his new role. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I'm keen to see how India go under Gill. I just like the way he goes about it. He is pretty composed. I like his body language. I know that he has done better on home soil than abroad. That is the next challenge. He will want to go over there and set the standard in England. Batting in England is a lot different to batting in India,' McGrath, the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, said here on Monday. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain 'It will be a challenge for him, but I think that Gill has got good composure. He will be a good Test captain. India do not have the experience that they had with Rohit and Virat. So they have got to go over there and enjoy,' McGrath added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Promoções imperdíveis de voos baratos Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Poll Do you believe Shubman Gill is ready for the role of Test captain? Yes, he has the skills. No, he lacks experience. Gill will undoubtedly rely on Jasprit Bumrah's wizardry on seamfriendly surfaces, but will have to prepare a good-enough plan 'B' as the pace spearhead is likely to be rested for a game or two. Asked if India are over reliant on Bumrah to create a telling impact, McGrath replied that the pacer relishes rising to the big occasions. 'In Australia, they over-relied on Bumrah. He had to bowl more than he wanted. In the end, that is where the injury (back issue) probably came from. He enjoys that extra responsibility. When he captained India in Perth, he stepped up and enjoyed the challenge. He will enjoy bowling with the Duke ball in English conditions,' McGrath said. Shubman Gill returns to the city where it all started for him as a youngster 'Bumrah looks like he is back to full fitness, so he is going to play a major part. He is a class bowler. He has not played the long version of the game (for months now), so India have to use the other bowlers well. The key to Bumrah's longevity is how the bowlers around him bowl. If they bowl longer spells, Bumrah can get more rest.' Among the other members of the pace-bowling pack, Prasidh Krishna has caught McGrath's eye. 'If he can hit the right lengths, he is going to be dangerous with the bounce which he can get,' McGrath said.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Glenn McGrath: Others around him bowling longer spells key to Jasprit Bumrah's longevity
As India gears up for the five-match Test series in England starting later this month, Australian legend Glenn McGrath feels India's pace attack needs to step up and help reduce the burden on spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. 'Bumrah looks like he's back to full fitness. He is a class bowler, there's no doubt about that. But they want him fit and staying in the paddock. So the key to Bumrah's longevity as well is the other bowlers around him,' said McGrath, director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation. 'In Australia, he was a standout, but there wasn't a lot of support. It's important the others can bowl longer spells, which means Jasprit gets a bit more of a rest, and they can use him a little bit better.' McGrath also backed Prasidh Krishna as one bowler who can add teeth to India's pace attack. In the IPL this year, the Karnataka pacer leads the wicket charts (25) and was impressive for the Gujarat Titans. READ: PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Final: For Shreyas Iyer, job is only half done 'Prasidh Krishna has impressed me. He has impressed me for a long time. I thought he should have bowled a little bit more in Australia. He has always had that potential, I think. He looks fit and strong. I think he looks confident.' 'When you bowl, and you are starting to play Test cricket, and you're doing well in all formats of the game, that carries. He looks like he knows his game well and is confident. He has to keep backing himself and go out there and do the business,' the 55-year-old added. The upcoming series against England will also usher in a new era, following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. McGrath backed Shubman Gill, who has been elevated as the new Test captain. 'I know he has done better on home soil than abroad. And that's his next challenge. As captain, he wants to go over there and set the standard, especially in England, where it can be interesting. So, it's a challenge for him, but I think he's got good composure. I like his body language and the way he goes about it. I think he will be a good captain,' said McGrath.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Key to Bumrah's longevity is the other bowlers around him: McGrath
As India gears up for the five-match Test series in England starting later this month, former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath feels India's pace attack needs to step up and reduce the burden on spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. 'Bumrah looks like he's back to full fitness. He is a class bowler, there's no doubt about that, but they want him fit and staying on the paddock. So the key to Bumrah's longevity as well is the other bowlers around him,' said McGrath, who is in the city in his role as Director of Coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation. 'In Australia, he was a standout, but there wasn't a lot of support. It's important the others can bowl longer spells, which means Jasprit gets a bit more of a rest and they can use him a little bit better.' The Australia legend also backed Prasidh Krishna as one bowler who can add teeth to India's pace attack. In the IPL this year, the Karnataka pacer leads the wicket charts (25) and was impressive for Gujarat Titans. Impressive 'Prasidh Krishna has impressed me for a long time. I thought he should have bowled a little bit more in Australia. He has always had that potential. He looks fit and strong. I think he looks confident.' 'When you bowl, and you are starting to play Test cricket, and you're doing well in all formats of the game, that carries. He looks like he knows his game well, and he is confident. He has to keep backing himself and go out there and do the business,' the 55-year-old added. The series against England will also usher in a new era, following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R. Ashwin. McGrath backed new Test captain Shubman Gill to do well. 'I know he has done better on home soil than abroad. And that's his next challenge. As captain, he wants to go over there and set the standard, especially in England, where it can be interesting. So, it's a challenge for him, but I think he's got good composure. I like his body language and the way he goes about it. I think he will be a good captain,' said McGrath.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tamil Nadu teens Pranav, Ambrish have high hopes from England U-19 tour
Pranav Raghavendra CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu young guns Pranav Raghavendra and RS Ambrish are set for their maiden stint with the India U-19 team. Medium-pacer Pranav and all-rounder Ambrish, both 17, have been picked in the colts squad for the upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June 24. They have made heads turn in the past 12 months, while another TN player, D Deepesh, has been named among the reserves for the multi-format series in the UK. Pranav is a fast bowler with immense potential and was fast-tracked into the TN Ranji Trophy team last season, making his red-ball debut at just 16. An MRF Pace Foundation trainee, Pranav was a member of the 'non-travelling reserves' group for the U-19 Asia Cup in the UAE last year. 'I have worked hard for two years to get selected in the India U-19 side. I am looking at this tour as a stepping stone in my career. I hope to climb the ladder via good performances in U-19 cricket. With this enriching experience, I want to make it big,' Pranav told TOI on Thursday. As for Ambrish, he has been 'rewarded' for the fighting comeback he made after suffering a collar-bone injury at the beginning of the previous season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Ambrish was an integral part of the Cooch Behar Trophy-winning TN U-19 contingent, which Pranav was also a member of. 'This is the moment I have been waiting for, but it is just the start,' said Ambrish, a left-handed batter and right-arm medium-pacer. 'I sustained an injury right after scoring a century for TN in a tri-series. I had to undergo surgery and missed the group-stage matches in the Cooch Behar Trophy. I joined the team for the knockouts and performed well. I am just happy that my hard work has paid off,' added Ambrish, one of the heroes for TN in the final of the red-ball tournament. With pitches in England being conducive to pace bowling, Pranav and Ambrish will enjoy playing on those surfaces. Pranav's ability to generate good pace without compromising on consistency has made him stand out. 'I was selected by the MRF Pace Foundation last year and have gradually improved my speed over the last 12 months. Glenn McGrath (director of coaching at the foundation) asked me to focus on my strength, which is bowling at a good speed. I feel that my pace is my X-factor; my fastest delivery was clocked at 136 kmph. If I hit the hard-length area with good speed in England, it will help create chances to pick wickets,' said Pranav. Ambrish, too, is eyeing a productive tour. 'I just like to dominate irrespective of the role I am performing; that is the mindset I have every time. The English conditions will be a plus point for the pacers, so I should make good use of them,' said Ambrish, who has been coached by his father R Sukumar since childhood.
