Mohammed Kaif, the former Indian cricket team all-rounder, has been selected as skipper of Chhattisgarh’s Ranji team, said president of Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) Baldeo Singh Bhatia on Tuesday evening.
P Krishnakumar has also been appointed as bowling coach for Team Chhattisgarh, Bhatia said. According to him, Kaif’s role in the team is not restricted to captainship only.
“Kaif will act as a mentor, fielding coach and most importantly his presence will boost the morale of young Chhattisgarh team. Even as the contract with Kaif is signed for one year, his tenure may be extended for one or two more years,” he added.
When asked about outsourcing players, Bhatia said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provisioned for playing three outsiders in the team, but the CSCS has picked only one.
“We are quite happy to sign Kaif as his international and domestic experience will help the team to grow and compete against tough teams in the group,” he said.
The Rajasthan T-20, Rajasthan Under-22, Rajasthan “A” and Under-19 teams coach P Krishnakumar has been appointed as bowling coach of Team Chhattisgarh.
According to CSCS officials Krishnakumar has successfully led Rajasthan U-19 team to winning the Runners Up trophy at BCCI’s Cooch Behar tournament.
He was the also the Assistant Coach for the Rajasthan Ranji team in 2014.
Secretary CSCS Rajesh Dave and Treasurer Vijay Shah were also present at the conference.