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There are a few reasons why I think a Shane Warne-type coach would be the best option for us.

1. We do not have the likes of Tendulkar, Ponting, Lara or Kallis; but that should not come as an excuse for losing matches. We need to utilize the resources we do have; and our Tamim, Shakib, Shabbir, Kayes, Raj, Mash, Ash should be jelled together as a team to win matches. I think, a Shane Warne-type coach is the best option to get that done.

2. I think cricket is a sport and living live in it is far more important than boosting statistics. Therefore, the attempt to respect the sport and win it matters more than scoring a certain amount of runs irrespective of the match situation. Consistency is a highly over rated concept in cricket and for the sake of some consistency of scoring those runs (even which is not always possible in practice), we should not disrespect the sport. Moreover, I think, consistency and the attempt to win matches are not mutually exclusive; if the game can be approached properly. Shane Warne, with his 'find a way' attitude can do wonders in this respect.

3. I think, the best way to get the maximum out of the players is to take the responsibility by the coach himself than blaming and criticising the players especially in public. If a certain player does not follow the team plan and fails, there is always the option of replacing him. So, I do not see any reason to humiliate him in public. Shane Warne, as it seems, is an ideal option in taking the responsibility on his shoulder than saying X,Y,Z in his team are craps.

4. Cricket is a process with the ultimate goal of providing entertainment to its spectators by showing skills and winning matches. The process includes both individual entities and the 'team'. I think, there is no conflict in interest if the efforts of individuals are directed towards the team's goal. When the team does well, the stats of individuals takes care of itself. I think, Shane Warne style of approaching the game utilizes the individual efforts towards achieving the team goal.

5. The head coach must be a strategist. As a cricketer himself, he must have good knowledge of 'technique'; but he must be a great and dynamic planner. I think, Shane warne himself knows enough about the techniques of different aspects of cricket. Moreover, we do have coaches that are specialists in techniques. So, being a good strategician is a very high priority quality for the head coach. I think, Shane Warne does possess that quality.

6. The world does not make any progress if everyone is satisfied with the state of the art. This applies to the team building process as well. One must not make unnecessary chopping and changes in the team composition; but when some players are not able to perform the roles the team needs them to perform, new options must be sought for. This needs an insight in judging the players in a team, not based on fame; but based on the ability of playing those roles. I think, Shane Warne is good in doing that as well.

7. A head coach must have good man management skill. Shane Warne seems to have this quality, at least within his team.

Problems:

1. People like him need good support and the freedom to innovate things. This may not be always possible with the BCB. But overall, even Siddons was given enough opportunity. So, Shane Warne may get just enough freedom to do so.

2. Innovation looks ugly when it completely fails. If the players are not motivated enough to trust in unconventional thinking process and the result does not show early, it may put the coach in a politically bad situation. Motivating the players should be, therefore, part of the job. And the coach must be able to self-evaluate and be honest with his evaluation.

3. Average human beings are afraid of innovation. With the political culture we do have, it may not be even supported well by the BCB.

But at least, it worths a try.