'Will treasure the memories for a lifetime and beyond' - India fielding coach R Sridhar pens heartfelt note before 'final assignment'

Indian fielding coach R Sridhar penned a heartfelt note ahead of departure from the Indian team, as he has announced that the upcoming T20 World Cup will be his last assignment with the team. Alongside Sridhar, bowling coach Bharat Arun and Head Coach Ravi Shastri are also set to exit, with India undergoing a complete coaching overhaul.

Sridhar took to his Instagram account to express gratitude to all those he encountered during his stint as the coach, admitting that the memories made will remain with him for a ‘lifetime and beyond’. Quite humbly, he also accepted that ‘occasional mistakes’ but added they only made the team a ‘better place’.

“I was fortunate to coach & interact with amazingly talented cricketers and help them unleash their full potential. I fostered lasting relationships and made memories that I will treasure for a lifetime and beyond,” Sridhar wrote on his official Instagram account.

The former Hyderabad left-arm spinner also stated that he fulfilled the task he had set out to do.

“I believe that I have accomplished my job with Passion, Sincerity Commitment and to the best of my abilities. Yes, occasional mistakes were made but every mistake was harnessed to make the team a better place,” he further wrote.

Sridhar thanked the head coach Shastri and all the players who led India during his tenure.

“As I walk into my final assignment as the fielding coach of the Indian cricket team I would like to thank BCCI for allowing me to serve the Indian cricket team from 2014 to 2021.

“A special thank you to Ravi Shastri official, an inspiring leader and mentor to whom I owe this. Also big big thanks to the captains @mahi7781 (Dhoni) and Virat Kohli for having sported their faith, trust and belief in me.

“I would also like to acknowledge the support of stand-in captains Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, all the players, coaches Anil Kumble, Sanjay Bangar, Vikram Rathour especially senior coach Bharath Arun from whom I learnt so much & all other support staff for making this a wonderful journey.”

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by R Sridhar (@coach_rsridhar)