Sachin is all praise for the Indian team
With the Indian Team’s first Test Series victory in Kiwi soil after 41 years, Sachin Tendulkar has praised India’s coach Gary Kirsten for his excellent role. India have been on a roll since they beat Australia late last year with their confidence right up, and Tendulkar felt Kirsten’s allowing the team to be themselves was key.
“A lot of credit has to go to coach Gary Kirsten who has allowed the natural instincts of players to flourish,” he told the Mumbai-based tabloid Mid-day. “A lot has got to do with what’s going on in a player’s mind and Gary has played a huge role there.
“Along with Gary, the support staff Venkatesh Prasad (bowling coach), Robin Singh (fielding coach), our physio Nitin Patel and Paddy Upton (mental conditioning coach). It’s the huge effort from all of them that has created this environment.”
India, not having won a Test series in New Zealand for more than 41 years, achieved their goal. This came after they beat Australia and England at home in Test series. Crucial to these wins has been the balance and belief of the side, said Tendulkar.
“We’ve got some seriously talented players. The secret to this success is the players are playing their natural game. That can only happen if the atmosphere is good and the mind is free of any kind of pressure,” he said.
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