: Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar selected as head coach of USA cricket team #IndiaNEWS Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar was on Tuesday appointed coach of the USA cricket team and listed earning

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Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar selected as head coach of USA cricket team #IndiaNEWS
Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar was on Tuesday appointed coach of the USA cricket team and listed earning a Test status, by his own admission a “far-fetched� thought at the moment, among his long-term goals.Jak, as he is known in the cricketing circles, has worked with the Karnataka team for several years and as batting coach with Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab.“... Following an exhaustive recruitment process, former first class Ranji Trophy and IPL player and coach, J Arun Kumar, had been identified as the preferred candidate for the next men’s head coach,� USA Cricket chief executive Iain Higgins said on its website.The CEO added, “He travelled to the USA to meet support staff, selectors and players at a talent camp in Houston and to continue those discussions with us.“I’m delighted to say that we have subsequently reached agreement with Jak that he will take up the role and be permanently based in the United States as and when his working visa has been obtained.�Arun Kumar was also in charge of a fledgling Puducherry team before quitting in February owing to differences with the association officials.The Covid-19 pandemic has however prevented a prompt departure for the United States.“Of course, the Covid-19 crisis has now presented some...Read more

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