My job as vice-captain in SL tour is to assist others’ abilities and psychological well being: Bhuvneshwar
2 min read Senior India speedster and vice-captain for the continuing tour of Sri Lanka, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, says his position as Shikhar Dhawan’s deputy can be to assist different gamers in “improving their skills and mental health” throughout the upcoming limited-overs collection.
In the absence of standard skipper Virat Kohli and the primary aspect, who’re presently touring England, Dhawan will lead the Indian group within the ODI and T20I collection beginning July 13.
“Yes, on paper, it is my role (vice-captain), but I don’t think things will change. I think being a senior player my role is to do things that help other players in improving their skills and mental health,” Bhuvneshwar, who has 138 wickets from 117 ODIs, advised Star Sports present ‘Cricket Connected’.
Legendary former captain Rahul Dravid has been named as the pinnacle coach for the task, which includes three ODIs and as many T20s to be performed right here.
“I have played against him (Rahul Dravid) and he was a part of the RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) team just when I got inducted into the team,” Bhuvneshwar mentioned.
“So, I don’t have any such memories with him, but when I got to the NCA (National Cricket Academy), we did have some chats,” he added.
Bhuvneshwar mentioned he would look to choose Dravid’s mind on administration.
“…I am lucky that he (Dravid) is the coach. The young players have played under him for India A. So, we want to work under him and pick his brain and want to understand how he manages things at that level for such a long time,” added the 31-year-old Meerut-born right-arm pacer.
“Being the vice-captain of Team India is an honour and a responsibility. So, I will try to continue doing the things that I have been doing and hope our team does well on this tour,” he signed off.
