Indian domestic cricket coach has been named Ugandas coach for the T20 World Cup 2024
Abhay Sharma, an experienced coach in the Indian domestic circuit has been named Ugandas coach ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 in June.
This will be Uganda’s first appearance at a men’s World Cup in any format.
Sharma is a skilled and veteran coach when it comes to Indian cricket. He has, since his retirement in 2003, been a fielding coach for both the men’s and women’s teams of India. As well as India A and Under-19 teams of the country.
I am very grateful to UCA for this opportunity to work with a bunch of talented national cricketers. Having been in Uganda for just a couple of days, it already feels like my second home,” Abhay said.
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“I am here to contribute to the team’s aspirations, which include defeating the top sides in the world in the upcoming World Cup. Additionally, I intend to focus on the development team and work with as many young cricketers to build numbers.
He sees the lapses but he also sees and appreciates the efforts and accomplishments of the Ugandan team.
“While Uganda Cricket has performed well in the last 12 months, there are areas, particularly fielding, where we need to improve.
“What I have read in the newspapers and what I have seen in the data is that we have lost a couple of opportunities in the field. And yet even after missing out on those chances, we still qualified for the World Cup!
“Imagine how much better we can perform if we address these lapses. With enhanced game awareness and mental fortitude, we can compete with the world’s best teams on any given day.”
Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) secretary Jackson Kavuma revealed the initiative and the reason behind it saying
“We selected Abhay Sharma for his strong leadership qualities and impressive track record of success at professional and international levels,” Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) secretary Jackson Kavuma said in a press statement.
“His coaching stints with notable teams such as the Delhi Ranji Team, Rest of India, and India A & B in the Deodhar Trophy demonstrate his deep understanding of the game and ability to nurture players.”
Ugandan players are thrilled to have Abhay Sharma as their coach with Alpesh Ramjani, an all-rounder saying
“His experience is a fortune for us. It is definitely going to help us in the World Cup, as well as for the development of the players individually,”
Uganda is set to play its first match of the World Cup against Afghanistan in Guyana on June 4th.
