New Delhi is buzzing with cricket development as the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru wraps up a high-intensity fast bowling camp led by former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan. This three-day intensive session, concluding on Monday, targeted promising pacers from India A, Under-19 setups, and state circuits, all under the watchful eyes of national selectors.
Zaheer, with his wealth of experience from 92 Tests and 191 ODIs, focused on refining techniques, boosting fitness levels, and honing match readiness. Sources close to the development revealed that these bowlers are already on the radar for international duties, and the camp aimed to bridge the gap between domestic prowess and global demands.
This initiative signals BCCI’s proactive approach ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. With fast bowling coach Troy Cooley potentially being replaced—applications were called on February 9—the board is scouting for fresh expertise. Hiring processes for key roles like sports science head and other coaching positions are expected to take one to two months.
In a parallel development, CoE cricket head VVS Laxman has approached spin wizard Harbhajan Singh to conduct a specialized camp for off-spinners. Dates are yet to be finalized, but it could happen by month’s end, well before IPL 2026 kicks off. This move underscores BCCI’s commitment to nurturing spin talent, ensuring a balanced attack for future challenges.
As India eyes another T20 World Cup triumph, these targeted camps represent a strategic masterstroke, blending veteran wisdom with young ambition to forge the next generation of pace and spin dynamos.