Colombo: Senior Indian Speedster and Deputy representative for Sri Lanka continuous tour, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, said his role as Deputy Shikhar Dhawan would help other players in “improve their mental skills and health” during the upcoming limited-overs series.
In the absence of a Virat Kohli skipper and the main side, which is currently traveling around England, Dhawan will lead the second indian team in the series starting July 13.
“Yes, it is my role (vice-captain), but I don’t think things will change.
I think being a senior player my role is doing things that help other players in improving their mental skills and health,” Bhuvneshwar, Who has 138 net from the Star Sports Show.
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The former legendary captain Rahul Dravid has been named the head coach for assignments, which consists of three odi and as many T20s to be played here.
“I have played against it (Rahul Dravid) and he is part of the RCB team (Royal Challengers Bangalore) right when I was appointed in the team,” Bhuvneshwar said.
“So, I don’t have such memories with it, but when I arrived at NCA (National Cricket Academy), we did have some chat,” he added.
Bhuvneshwar said he would see the dravid brain in management.
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I’m lucky that he (dravid) is a coach.
The young players have played below for India A.
So, we want to work underneath and take his brain and want to understand how he manages things at that level for that time Long time, “added the 31-year-old PACER Meerut Arm.
“Being Deputy captain of the Indian team is an honor and responsibility.
So, I will try to continue to do the things I have done and hope our team do well on this tour,” he signed.
My job in Sri Lanka is to help other people’s mental health skills and health: bhuvneshwar
