Non-Playing 16 for India in the T20 World Cup

While India’s 14-man World Cup T20 squad competes for the title 15 years after their first, a backroom staff of 16 will quietly plot and plod to keep the 11 pumped up for the challenge of winning. Devendra Pandey writes.

Dravid’s path to becoming India’s Prime Minister was unavoidable. Dravid, appointed Head Coach after Ravi Shastri’s departure, is tasked with finding the right squad and perfect balance in Australia in his first big ICC challenge. Unlike Shastri, Dravid’s style is filled with pep talks and lengthy meetings.

Vikram Rathour (Batting coach)

Previously, the former India opener served on the selection committee before being name batting coach. Rathour has gained the trust of Dravid and the players, who readily open up to him. In practice, the former opener plans batting schedules and corrects flaws with the assistance of a video analyst.

Paras Mhambrey (Bowling coach)

Paras Mhambrey , a former Mumbai and India pacer, has been with Dravid since India under 19 coaching days in 2016. Dravid’s first choice was Mhambrey, who had previously played for India under 19, India A, and the senior Indian team. Mhambrey, a quiet worker, has given the players the requested space.

Arun Kanade (Masseuse)

Arun Kanade has been a member of the Indian team for over five years, following a stint with IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Kanade, a Mumbai native, gets along well with Virat Kohli and other senior players. His primary responsibility is to ensure that players’ muscles, particularly bowlers’, are relax before each game.

Hari Mohan (Team video analyst)

Hari Mohan has been a member of the Indian team since Rahul Dravid became a coach. Aside from providing data to Indian team coaches, his role also includes providing data on the weaknesses and strengths of opposing teams. His job is to provide visual assistance to players and groups prior to each game. On non-match days, he is the busiest.