2026 Under-19 World Cup: Bowling coach outlines preparation for multi-team event and challenges of coaching junior teams | Cricket News
India’s Under-19 team will embark on a trip to Zimbabwe and Namibia in less than two months’ time to compete at the Under-19 World Cup, seeking to win their sixth title. Ahead of the tournament, Rajib Datta, the bowling coach and lead faculty at CoE (Centre of Excellence), spoke to The Indian Express on the sidelines after the Challengers Trophy game between Team B and Team C, outlining the CoE’s role in player development over the past year, adapting to the pace and bounce in Zimbabwe and Namibia and more. Excerpts from the interview: The World Cup starts in January. How are the preparations for the tournament going? Story continues below this ad Rajib Datta: This process has started around 8-9 months now, which is normally what we do. The COE under VVS’s (VVS Laxman) leadership is very keen that the preparations are to the best of what we can provide for these youngsters to go and express themselves out there in the international tournament. Obviously, the aspirations are always to win a tournament of …
