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Paddy Upton
The South African-born coach has been earning praises for his coaching and man-management all over. His approach and calm demeanour has stood out and his reputation is only growing.
He has worked as the physical fitness trainer for the South Africa cricket team and the rugby team of Western Cape Province. He has worked as the mental conditioning coach of Indian Cricket Team which became No.1 in World Test Rankings and the team which won ICC World Cup in 2011.
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He has also been the coach of Rajasthan Royals and has helped many youngsters coming up the ranks. Also, he was the head coach of the Sydney Thunders which won the Big Bash League this season.
Upton was also the coach of Delhi Daredevils and because of the Indian experience he knows his way around the Indian youngsters.
A dark horse for the top job.
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