Earlier in the day, coaching was not a major factor in cricket, unlike in other sports such as football. However, thanks to the emergence of the T20 format, this role is now very important. It is critical that a team has a direction and philosophy, and a Head Coach plays a crucial role in this. Most importantly, this candidate is needed to affect games with his tactics and strategies, which becomes relevant in a T20 league. We are now witnessing a wave of new Head Coaches taking over. On that note, here, we take a look at the three best strategic Head Coaches in world cricket right now.
1) Andy Flower
Doing your job in the backroom and seeing results on the field is a difficult task in cricket. However, Andy Flower had made it possible. On multiple occasions, he has proved why he is regarded as one of the best coaches right now.
As a Team Director, he helped England win the 2010 T20 World Cup and as a coach, he led them to many important wins. In T20 leagues, Flower had enjoyed success in tournaments such as PSL and T10 League. Even in IPL, he has been pretty good. Therefore, he features on this list.
2) Trevor Bayliss
Trevor Bayliss is one of the best strategic Head Coaches in world cricket right now. Despite not having much experience as a player, Bayliss has done wonders as a coach.
His biggest victory includes the 2019 ODI World Cup. In between, he has also won many trophies in top tournaments such as the BBL and the IPL. He is currently the Head Coach of Punjab Kings.
3) Stephen Fleming
A lot of them credit MS Dhoni for the success of CSK but the former Kiwi skipper has also had a crucial role to play. It is difficult to attain longevity in IPL but Fleming has done it.
Despite not having the best resources, Fleming and MSD have combined to do well for the franchise. For Fleming, stints in SA20 and MLC also prove his calibre.
