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Cricket coaches given access to home workouts
Coaches across the country are to be given access to approved video workouts by ECB’s Coach Development strength and conditioning tutors, so they can help recreational cricketers stay fit in the lockdown.
ACF celebrates 6 years of cricket coaching education in USA
The ACF coach certification program managed and executed by the well-respected coach Jatin Patel, celebrates its 6th anniversary this week.
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Quick Feet Drills for Movement in Batting and Fielding
Geoffrey Boycott, more renowned for his orthodox style of batting was utterly fastidious on his footwork when at the crease.
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Resistance Running with Chinmoy Roy during Lockdown
Cricket is a game where off the block speed is of paramount importance. When David Warner sets off in a flash to steal a single he saves a fraction of a second from getting run out.
Target Hitting Fielding Drill with Speed endurance | Chinmoy Roy
The Caribbeans have already landed in England. It’s a harbinger to the long awaited sweet sound of leather hitting the willow.
Football Drill for Cricket Conditioning with Chinmoy Roy
Name the most popular sports in the world? The answer is soccer without a shadow of doubt. Cricketers from most countries are absolutely crazy about the game.
Home Fitness with Chinmoy Roy (Plyometrics)
With The ECB mulling over short listing the venues for the upcoming test series, there are distinct sign of hope at the end of the tunnel. The threat of Covid-19 is on the wane.
Agility and Core Workout with Chinmoy Roy
The instagram post of Ben Stokes shows that the face of English cricket at the moment is oiling his bowling arm in front of his garage.
Cricket Lockdown Workout with Chinmoy Roy
Joe Root at the moment can not practice his running mechanics drills in the Leeds cricket ground, training with his Yorkshire team mates.
Strength & Conditioning Training | Home Workout
With Covid 19 still being rampant and causing mayhem across the globe, sportspersons playing any kind of sports are locked inside their home. And rightly so, since the situation demands social distancing.
Stay In Shape At Home | Lockdown Workout
Like Steve Smith taking an awkward evasive action against a Jofra Archer snorter, the whole world is taking an evasive action against Covid-19.
Strength Training Dilemma
For recap my last write up delved on a dilemma. That some cricketers are immensely benefited by strength training by way of adding a yard’s pace in their bowling or packing a punch in their batting.
Wicket Keeper Cricket Training Drills with Chinmoy Roy
Wicket Keeper Cricket Training Drills with Chinmoy Roy
Fitness as a Wicket-keeper
Wicket keeping in cricket, they say is a thankless job. More than your excellent glove work, you commit one error and the critics go hammer and tong against you.
Boxing Fitness for Cricket with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy talks about the benefits of Boxing fitness and training for cricket.
The Perfect Cricket Warm-up with Chinmoy Roy
How to warm-up correctly for a cricket match with Chinmoy Roy, exclusively on Cricket World TV.
A Spectacle Called Running Between the Wickets
This world cup Jonny Bairstow and Rohit Sharma went berserk with some breathtaking stroke play.
Fast Bowling and Fielding with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy works on his jumping drills to aid in Fast Bowling and Fielding when playing cricket, exclusively with Cricket World TV.
Cup Success Secret - Turn Physical Attributes Into Mental Toughness
Imagine the nerve wrecking mission of conquering the highest peak of the world. What exactly does it demand?
Fielding Agility and Fitness with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV with his latest fielding tips, focusing on improving agility and fitness.
Cricket Fitness Training: Jumps and Lifts with Chinmoy Roy
Cricket fitness training videos, this week featuring jumps and lifts as instructed by Chinmoy roy.
Cricket Fielding Drills to Improve Agility with Chinmoy Roy
Cricket Fielding Drills to help improve speed and agility, brought to you by Chinmoy Roy exclusively for Cricket World TV.
Recent Coaching Tips & News
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Australian captain Lanning shares her experience with Ireland Women's squad during lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown has provided an unexpected but timely bonus for the Ireland Women’s cricket squad
Mental health and mindset is key under COVID19 lockdowns
COVID-19 lockdown is worldwide and has either paused or stalled everything we used to do in our day to day lives.
BCB provides priority guideline on physical and mental fitness for cricketers during isolation period
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in an effort to keep cricketers fit while under lock down or isolation due to the COVID-19 situation, has designed a guideline for maintaining a basic level of fitness and conditioning as well as mental health...
CWI Coach Education Programme Bowls Off In Guyana
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is working to improve coaching at all levels, and new Coach Education Manager Chris Brabazon, has already embarked on a journey across the region to meet and discuss coaching standards
The Weight Training Dilemma
The rumbling of Gayle storm at times puts the crowd under threat. His 90 metres rockets, launched at the rate of knots would allow a crowd very little time to take evasive action.
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Boyd Rankin's insights into staying fit and why T20 franchise cricket is important for Irish cricketers
Ireland’s senior bowler Boyd Rankin, after claiming 2-26 in Ireland’s warm-up match win yesterday, was speaking from Wanderers Cricket Club ahead of tomorrow’s match against the CWI President’s XI in Barbados.
Enter the Aston Lark draw to win £1000 of cricket coaching equipment!
At Aston Lark, we feel strongly about giving back to the cricket community.
Liam Plunkett Widens His Skillset with a Personal Training Course via The Training Room
Cricket World Cup winner and England fast-bowler, Liam Plunkett, has teamed up with The Training Room, one of the UK’s most respected health and fitness education providers, to complete his Level 3 and 4 Qualifications...
Coaches of Ben Stokes and Hannah Mills Announced as Winners of Top Coaching Award
The coaches of England Cricket World Cup winner Ben Stokes and Team GB Olympic sailing champion Hannah Mills have won The Coaching Chain award at this year’s UK Coaching Awards, which will take place at The Tower Hotel London on the 5 December.
ACC coaching course concludes at the NCA
The three-day ACC Level 1 Women Coaching Course concluded on Saturday at the National Cricket Academy. Embellished by presentations, practical skills and assessment tests under the watchful eye of the NCA instructors
Vikram Rathour India’s Batting Coach spoke to the media after 1st day's play of the 3rd Test
Vikram Rathour the batting coach for the Indian Cricket Team spoke to the media after 1st day's play of the 3rd Paytm Test of the Freedom Series for Gandhi-Mandela Trophy at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
Bowling Clinic at Mangaung Oval Hosted by Allan Donald
Bloemfontein- Free State Cricket successfully hosted an Allan Donald fast bowlers clinic at Mangaung Oval on 18 and 19 October.
Allan Donald back at Mangaung Oval
Allan Donald reported for duty as a consulting coach for Free State Cricket and VKB Knights this week.
Lions win 2019 Gauteng Sport Team of the Year award - Enoch Nkwe named top coach
The Central Gauteng Lions (‘CGL’) and Lions Cricket would like to congratulate the team and head coach Enoch Nkwe for the sterling season performance.
Cricket West Indies Concludes First Level Two Coaching Course in Eight Years
The first Level Two Coaching course delivered by Cricket West Indies (CWI) in eight years, in collaboration with the University of the West Indies .....
The Success of the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy
M.S.Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA) is an initiative by the great man himself, who is all set to go down as one of the most influential Indian cricketer of all-time.
Pattonair supports Chesterfield Borough Council in welcoming over 300 school children to Chesterfield Festival of Cricket
Following the drama of England’s Cricket World Cup victory on Sunday (July 14), Pattonair is continuing its efforts to engage young people...
Catching the Speccie
Unless you’ve been living under a stone you will have seen Ben Stokes’s stunning catch at the Oval last week vs South Africa and you’ll continue to see it on the highlights reel of this World Cup
BCCI conducts Captains & Coaches Conclave 2019
The Board of Control for Cricket in India conducted the Captain and Coaches Conclave 2019 in Mumbai to look back on the mega domestic season 2018-19.
Finding Your Best Line
Today at training, it became apparent that some of our U14 age bowlers were struggling to adjust to find the right line. ‘But it would have hit the stumps, sir’, was the general response to the leg stump in-swingers...
New Season, New Dressing Room
In our book, ‘A Leading Edge for Captains’, we look at the issues associated with entering a new dressing room and how a new player to a club or even a team within a club will need welcoming in and made to feel part of that team.
To Move or Not to Move
Almost all elite cricketers have a pre-delivery movement or a ‘trigger’ movement but why do so many feel it’s the correct thing to do rather than simply standing still?
Cricket Movement Training Drills with Chinmoy Roy
Cricket Movement training drills is the focus as Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV for his latest coaching video.
The Run Up and the Pain of No-Balls
You mention the name ‘Whispering Death’ to any cricketer worth his salt over the age of 40 and they will be able to conjure up the image of one of the most fearsome sights....
Progressive Stride Length Run with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV this week to focus on fluid movement and fitness drills, to get that quick movement and improve your cricket game.
Testing Your Boundaries
In his interview after an incredible 156 contributing to the England win in the 2nd ODI in Grenada, Joss Buttler spoke quite brilliantly and openly about his innings.
A Leading Edge for Rutland
The book, ‘Cricket: A Leading Edge for Captains’, has been on the market for five months, and in the lead up to what promises to be a magnificent summer of cricket...
Getting the most from your net sessions
I’m constantly asked if there is a better way to practice during the off-season than simply having a net session . . .
Back Strength Training with Chinmoy Roy
In all the aspects of cricketing activity like bowling, batting and fielding, our spine is always put to a torture test.
Leaving School and ‘Wandering’ About Your Cricketing Future?
Selection for the school ‘A’ team should not be seen with such importance as it often is...
Resistance Catching Drills with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV with his latest resistance catching drills. Catching is an important part of cricket fielding, so try these training tips.
Diving Stop with Pop Up Throw Coaching Session
I recently helped deliver a very good group fielding session looking at the technique of the all-important diving or sliding stop ...
From Bola to Bowler
The machine is set, the bucket of balls is full and you have a willing helper to drop them into the hole...
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Middlesex set to be Lords of La Manga Club
England fast bowlers Steven Finn and Toby Roland-Jones have been included in a 22-strong group of Middlesex senior and academy players that will jet off to Spain this week for some warm-weather training at the five-star La Manga Club resort.
Preventing Long Term Back Injury as a Seam Bowler
Seldom do cricketers go onto the field of play devoid of any form of niggle or ache.
Aahil Kachru: A Star in the Making
There are very few individuals who are blessed with God-gifted talent and Aahil Kachru appears to be one of them, given the heights to which he has soared at the mere age of nine.
Cricket Strength Training with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV with his latest cricket strength training video, to improve movement and strength when batting.
Movement and Catching Drills with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy joins us for another masterclass this time in catching drills and movement on the field.
Fast Bowling Training with Chinmoy Roy
Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World for his latest training tips, this time focusing on Fast Bowling with specific fitness drills to add those extra MPH's.
Rupesh Borade - Cricket Beyond Boundaries - A Cricket Journey
Rupesh Borade comes from a very humble background. Aged just 6, he lost his parents, and subsequently was placed in Chembur Children’s Home in Mumbai with his brother ...
Tyrone Kane and Jack Tector announced as inaugural recipients of the Ed Joyce Scholarship Programme
Ed Joyce, one of Ireland’s best ever cricketers who retired from the game in May this year, has announced Tyrone Kane and Jack Tector as the inaugural recipients of the Ed Joyce Scholarship Programme
CWI continues with its revised coaching education program
WINDIES Women’s team squad member, Afy Fletcher was one of the 28 participants in the recently concluded Cricket West Indies (CWI) Level 1 Coaches Course held in Grenada.
Windies under 15 returns from a winning tour of the UK
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The WINDIES Under 15 team is back in the region after a successful tour of the UK. They ended the series 3-2-1. The team beat the London Schools Cricket Association twice and scored another win against Hampshire.
WINDIES Under 15s WIN
WINDIES Under 15 had a winning start ( by 2 wickets) against Hertfordshire today
Cricketers Pushing Their Bodies to the Limits
In fitness parlance we often say - make fitness fun. Don’t project it like punishment.
Ireland Boys Under-15s squad named for Jersey fixtures after successful tour to England
Cricket Ireland has named the Under-15s Boys squad to play two fixtures in Jersey in late July, following on from the squad’s successful recent tour to England during which they won three of four matches.
India Ready Mentally and Physically for England
Virat Kohli & co is on a mission to wipe out the 20th century infamy of India being a terrible traveller. Ian Chappell, the tough Aussie would often say, “They surrender in unfamiliar terrain.”
PCA Launches Youth Cricket Development Program with ACF Certification Clinics
The Pittsburgh Cricket Association (PCA) recently hosted a weekend-long American Cricket Federation (ACF) Level 1 and Level 2 cricket coaching certification with youth cricket coaching sessions attended by many prospective coaches and two cohorts of youth players.
Importance of Warming Up Correctly In Cricket
Lionel Messi sprinting for a home run, playing baseball before a world cup match. Are we crazy? Yes, of course. Never would you see Rafael Nadal juggle a football as warm-up routine before a crossing swords with Roger Federer.
Survival of the Fittest - A Look at How to Survive as a Top Cricketer
Legendary Roger Federer’s body needs a break to keep redefining the limit. Like tennis modern cricket rolls round the year. There are three formats and some cricketers too are picking their own format for survival’s sake.
Mushtaq Ahmed joins CWI on 4-week bowling stint
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- Former Pakistan spin maestro, Mushtaq Ahmed will spend 4-weeks in the Caribbean from May 10 – June 7 to work with the current squads training.
Fitness Enhances Skill
Harsha Bhogle was moderating a debate in TV. He asked Adrian La Roux, the then Indian team fitness coach, “ How much difference modern fitness training would have made had Garry Sobers, Ian Botham and Sunil Gavaskar were exposed to it?
Windies women convene for high-performance camp in Antigua
St John’s, ANTIGUA - Defending ICC WT20 Champions, WINDIES Women continue with their preparations for the upcoming event later this year.
Fast bowling remains a priority for Cricket West Indies
St John’s, ANTIGUA With less than 400 days to go before the Cricket World Cup 2019 and with four away international series, another round of its premier regional competitions, Cricket West Indies
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