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Dav Whatmore is one of the most renowned and accomplished coaches in cricket. He led the Sri Lankan team to their maiden Cricket World Cup title victory in 1996. Later, he worked with the Pakistan men's team, achieving notable victories such as the Asia Cup 2012 title, a win against India in India, and a historic white-ball series win against South Africa in South Africa.
In an exclusive interview with Saj for PakPassion, Whatmore shared his insights on modern coaching, the appointments of Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, and his tenure with the Pakistan team.
The topics he discussed in this interview include:
Chaos in Pakistan team: Reflected on the challenges he faced during his tenure with the Pakistan team, describing the situation as chaotic at times.
Advice to Kirsten and Gillespie: The veteran coach offered words of wisdom to newly appointed coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, sharing his expertise on navigating the pressures of international cricket.
Team environment and grouping: Emphasized the importance of building a strong team environment and creating a sense of unity among players, citing his experiences with the Sri Lankan and Pakistani teams.
Coaching in India: Shared his experiences and lessons learned from his coaching stint in India, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities of working in the country.
T20 leagues versus First-Class cricket: The coach expressed his concerns about the increasing trend of players opting for T20 leagues over First-Class cricket, and the potential impact on the sport's future.
Workload management: Stressed the responsibility of cricket boards to balance player workloads, ensuring that players are not overwhelmed by the demands of modern cricket.
Pakistan cricket's way forward: The coach offered his insights on the steps Pakistan cricket needs to take to move forward, including investing in grassroots development and creating a stable team environment.
Coaching Pakistan again: Revealed whether he would consider coaching the Pakistan team again in the future, sharing his thoughts on the challenges and rewards of working with the team.