Ranking 10 best coaches in cricket history
Coaches that made a mark in the history of cricket.
6. Dav Whatmore, Sri Lanka(1996) and Bangladesh(2003-2007)
The best thing about World Cups is the platform it provides to the underdogs to shine at the big stage. If we list the fairy tale stories of World Cup-winning campaigns, Sri Lanka’s 1996 World cup victory will make it to the list. They managed to beat the giants and reach the finals of the World Cup. But they had a huge task in defeating the mighty Aussies.
But Ranatunga’s team was never intimidated by challenges, they managed to chase down a target of 242 at Lahore. Well, as everyone celebrated the victory, the man behind the curtains, who played a major role was Dav Whatmore. Later on, he went on to coach the Bangladesh Cricket Team, which shocked the Australians in 2005. The minnows defeated the giants in an ODI game.
Later on, Bangladesh went on to defeat India during a group stage match during the 2007 ICC World Cup. Dav’s coaching skills have helped many teams to regain their touch. Apart from that, the stories of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh showcase his excellent man-management skills. Currently, he is the head coach of Nepal.
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