Bangladesh team coach Domingo and his team are sent to their home untill the situation come under control. While the famous coaches like Sarwar Imran, Mohammad Salahuddin, Mizanur Rahman Babul, Sohel Islam are also keeping themselves busy at this pandemic situation.
Like everyone in the house arrest, Mohammad Salahuddin also think about 'when will this life end, not feeling good anymore'. Everyone is helpless towards this harsh reality. Another cricket coach, Mizanur Rahman Babul, is advising many cricketers through his video. Coach Sohail Islam is reading various coaching journals and articles. The most experienced cricket coach of the country, Sarwar Imran, is trying to be in cheerful at this moment, starting from social media to watching TV he is trying to find out entertainment.
They would have been busy with Dhaka Premier League if the coronavirus didn't stopped everything. But unexpectedly everyone has got a long time to sit and relax. Talking to bdnews24, the country's top coaches told how their time is passing been into lockdown.
Coach Salauddin is not completely house arrested. He lives in BKSP. The main gate of the organization is closed. People don't roam around. So he is taking the opportunity to walk over the empty field.
“I hadn't got chance to work with my son's game while I was busy in coaching. Now I'm giving him some time in the field next to the house. He is a right-handed batsman and a chinaman bowler. I'm showing him something because of this opportunity. Saw that he is a quick learner. Everyone pray for him that he can rise and shine."
He is the coach of Gazi Group Cricketers in the Dhaka Premier League also mentor of many top cricketers in the country. He said that he is in touch with some of the cricketers and advising them to do what they can during their stay at home.
Salahuddin is also doing one thing that he hasn't completed for many years for his busyness.
“For the last 5-6 years I have been trying to write a book. A book on my learning, practical experience, everything from coaching technical to tactical and psychological aspects. I have written a lot. But now when I started to read it, I found many things have been left out. I am trying to finish this book."
Sohail Islam has also increased is his relation with the book in this idle time. He has been assistant coach of the national team many times. Now he is passing time by watching video and reading books.
“Usually don't get that much time for reading. I am just using this opportunity. Reading various journals and articles. Especially on spin bowling and fielding. We know fairly enough about skill knowledge. Reading about mental preparation matters. Watching videos on coaching."
He is now the coach of Mohammedan Sporting Club in Dhaka Premier League. He said that he is having discussion with league players through online.
“There is a group of Mohammedan players and staffs. That's where I am giving some of my advice. Whatever the cricketers wants to know if they ask in that group, I try to solve it."
Mizanur Rahman Babul is also active in the online group. Under his coaching the Under-19 Bangladesh was third in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh. He has been the coach of Prime Dawleshwar Sporting Club for seven seasons in domestic cricket. The former national team pacer said that coaching is going on online.
“Our team has an online group. Tushar the trainer of the team is giving regular fitness guidance to everyone there. I suggest about coaching. Drills that can be done at home. Many are sending videos. Looking at them, I ask them to fix, if there is needed. Fixing them they are sending videos again and again. That's how I am trying."
Mizanur has never had such a long break from a busy career, from playing to coaching. He said that his time is passing well enough.
“It feels bad to be out of the field. But now giving time to family, usually don't get this kind of opportunity much. Watching TV, movies, my favorite genre is action movie. And trying to help the underprivileged people in the neighborhood as best I can.”
Former national team coach Sarwar Imran is also trying to have some entertainment in this time frame.
“Usually I study coaching materials all year long. Beyond that I read a lot of books. In this vacant time I rather trying to read less. Watching TV, Facebook, trying to keep up with news worldwide. Trying to enjoy leisure in a variety of ways.”
However, he can not stay away from coaching. The famous coach of the country is in charge of Prime Bank Cricketers in the league this year. However, not only this team, but many cricketers of the country come to him for advice.
"When will the league start or is it going to start, there is correct answer. Players have been given some basic instructions. And not just my team, many others want to know more. Just try to meet their needs. Many send videos. Suggest them different drills. That's how time is passing."