- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 217,977
From Player to Coach
* Aqib Javed began his coaching career after representing Pakistan as a player [01:17].
* He highlights the difference between being a player, where you control your own performance, and being a coach, where you need to respect the talent and abilities of other players [03:00].
* He emphasized that true coaching begins when a former player sheds their playing identity to focus on developing new talent [03:33].
Early Coaching Challenges and Successes
*Aqib Javed mentioned coaching Wahab Riaz early in his career, even to the point where he almost gave up on him, but ultimately, he played a significant role in Wahab's development [00:27].
* He started coaching in Sheikhupura, and it was a personal challenge for him to prove his coaching abilities [04:31].
* He views his coaching career as more satisfying and successful than his playing career, as it allows him to contribute significantly to an individual's life and inspire a whole region [06:29].
* He was instrumental in developing academies in Sheikhupura, Lahore, and Muridke starting in 2001, which produced many players who represented Pakistan [06:43].
* A significant achievement was coaching Pakistan's Under-19 team to a World Cup victory in Bangladesh in 2004, which he attributed to continuous and rigorous training [11:52].
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Beyond
*Aqib Javed joined the Pakistan team as a coach in 2004 and continued until 2011, being part of the coaching setup that saw Pakistan win the T20 World Cup in 2009 and reach the semi-finals of the 2011 Cricket World Cup [14:05].
* He expressed frustration when the academy system was shut down in Pakistan around 2008, despite its success and recognition internationally [17:51].
* This led him to coach the UAE team, where he helped them qualify for various ICC World Cups and achieve ODI status, which he considers a significant accomplishment given the initial state of cricket there [19:00].
* He then joined Lahore Qalandars, a franchise known for developing players like Haris Rauf, continuing his focus on player development [17:03].
Return to PCB and Future Vision
* Aqib Javed returned to the PCB after 12-13 years with a clear vision to revamp the high-performance system [22:55].
* His primary goal is to redefine the role of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to fill gaps in the Pakistani team across all three formats (Test, ODI, T20) [26:44].
* He aims to create a strong bench strength by developing three players for every position in the national team [27:55].
Strategic Allocation of High-Performance Centers:
* Karachi will serve as the Women's High-Performance Center due to the specific challenges and needs of female cricketers [28:48].
* Multan will focus on the Under-19 group, preparing them for ICC events [29:13].
* Faisalabad will be dedicated to the Under-17 players [30:20].
* Sialkot will nurture the Under-15 talent [31:08].
Infrastructure and Technology
*He plans to upgrade facilities, incorporate science and technology (e.g., biomechanics lab for injury prevention and skill development, pressure plates for power hitting), and introduce new coaching tools for spin bowling and batting [33:01].
* Coach Education and Specialization: Aqib Javed highlighted the importance of enhancing coach education and creating specialized coaches (e.g., fast bowling coach, spin bowling coach) to meet modern cricketing demands [44:52].
* Talent Identification: He outlined a process for identifying talent from district to regional levels, with top performers being invited to high-performance centers for scientific assessments and further grooming [41:14].
* He expects to see visible improvements in the high-performance system within six months, with a goal of winning the upcoming Under-19 World Cup as an indicator of success [38:05].
* Aqib Javed’s overarching goal is to establish a self-sustaining system within Pakistan cricket that produces top-tier players and coaches, making Pakistan a leader in cricket development globally [50:18].
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