Robin Singh hopes to replace TNCA cricket system in new advisor function

Former India cricketer Robin Singh was one of many key members of Tamil Nadu’s final Ranji Trophy-winning squad (1987-88), topping the run-charts (555 runs) for the crew, together with a century within the remaining in opposition to Railways.

Post his taking part in profession, the all-rounder has coached at completely different ranges from junior India groups, IPL sides and nationwide groups, together with a stint because the fielding coach of the Indian crew (2007-2009). 

On Wednesday, in a homecoming of kinds, Robin was introduced as a advisor by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association for its Academy and satellite tv for pc centres on a two-year contract.

“The secretary called, and we chatted about how I could assist the State. I have not been involved with TN in the past, so I felt I could come in as a consultant,” mentioned Robin in a chat with Sportstar.

Elaborating on his function and remit, the previous all-rounder mentioned, “I will be looking at the systems in place and see how it can be updated. It is not about changing a lot but more about optimising it to help the players. I will be working closely with P.C. Prakash (TNCA Academy Director) and give some guidelines for the satellite centres,” he added.

As somebody who has labored with India u-19 and the ‘A’ crew, Robin additionally spoke concerning the significance of age group cricket. “It is a very critical part. We have done well in certain levels and not so in others. So it is important to understand why and upgrade the standard so that we can compete in every part of the country,” mentioned the previous India all-rounder, who was not too long ago the Director of Cricket and Head Coach of the UAE nationwide crew.

While stressing the significance of issues like health and equipping the coaches, physios and trainers, the previous India cricketer mentioned, “I have already started doing some groundwork and been collecting data based on which I can then give my inputs. The coaches have been appointed, and I don’t want to enter their space. It is more about finding ways to improve players and bringing in a certain work ethic and winning culture to help us get back to winning ways, especially in the four-day format.”