Robin was introduced as a marketing consultant by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association for its Academy and satellite tv for pc centres on a two-year contract.
| Photo Credit: TNCA
Former India cricketer Robin Singh was one among the key members of Tamil Nadu’s final Ranji Trophy-winning squad (1987-88), topping the run-charts (555 runs) for the staff, together with a century in the last in opposition to Railways.
Post his taking part in profession, the all-rounder has coached at totally different ranges from junior India groups, IPL sides and nationwide groups, together with a stint as the fielding coach of the Indian staff between 2007 and 2009.
On Wednesday, in a homecoming of types, Robin was introduced as a marketing consultant 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 The Hindu.
Optimisation of sources
Elaborating on his function and remit, Robin 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 the India u-19 and ‘A’ groups, Robin additionally touched upon 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 former India all-rounder, who was not too long ago the Director of Cricket and Head Coach of the UAE nationwide staff.
While stressing the significance of issues like health and equipping the coaches, physios and trainers, the former 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 to help us get back to winning ways, especially in the four-day format.”
