The cricket academies don't want the lockdown to affect practice of aspiring cricketers.
India cricketers MS Dhoni and R Ashwin have not let coaching programs of cricketers get affected at their academies during this pandemic. They have provided an online coaching facility.
As per reports of Times of India, the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy is offering live classes on Facebook for its trainees over the past one week.
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Dhoni isn't directly involved with the operations of the academy but holds a stake and provides inputs.
Ashwin's cricket academy is also trying out online sessions where the off-spinner will himself interact with the budding cricketers. A lot of youngsters are taking an interest in online programs.
Satrajit Lahiri, a former first-class cricketer and chief coach of the Dhoni academy, said they are getting good views on social media. They upload their demo drills on an app 'Cricketor'.
“There are aspects that can be sharpened even on the terrace or any little expanse inside the house without hurling the ball. Bowlers can work on things like grip, loading, building action and action without releasing the ball. If they get these things right, the release will become better. Spinners, in particular, can do a lot at home,” explained Satrajit Lahiri, chief coach of MSDCA.
“Plenty of things look minute but require constant polishing. Things like backlift, defending, playing strokes can be perfected by doing shadow practice. The online tutorials have separate episodes on batting, fast and spin bowling, fielding and wicketkeeping. There are chapters on mental and physical fitness as well,” said Lahiri, a former first-class player, who represented Tripura.
(With IANS inputs)