IPL 2017: 4 Indians who will be coaching in the IPL for the first time

Modified Apr 04, 2017 21:38 IST

J Arun Kumar

Not often do we see a seasoned domestic coach being appointed as the coach of an IPL side.

Much of Karnataka's resurgence in the past five years has been because of JAK, as he is popularly known and the methods that he has employed in building the side.

The Kings XI Punjab in recent years have fluctuated a great deal when it comes to their performances and perhaps the winning touch of Arun Kumar could be what the team will be benefit from.

Under him, Karnataka won the Ranji Trophy on two consecutive occasions in 2015 and if he can help the Kings XI punch above their weights and play a decisive role in them winning their maiden title, then we would have surely seen a real fairytale this year.

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Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.

Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.

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