Shayamal Vallabhjee was born in Tongaat, on the KwaZulu-Natal

North Coast. He matriculated at Tongaat Secondary School, before

going on to graduate as a Sports Scientist from the University of
Durban-Westville. Shayamal has been actively involved in cricket

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at a first class level since 1999, when he was employed as trainer to
the Nashua Dolphins under head coach Phil Russell. He has since
then worked with many teams, including the Griqua Diamonds,

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Nashua Dolphins, SA Women’s Cricket Team, Indian Cricket
Team, and the High Performance Cricket SA squad under Gary
Kirsten. He is also currently involved with the South African
Davis Cup Team. His passion lies in taking South African cricket
beyond its own considerable expectations, while utilising the latest
research in the fields of sport science and medicine. Cricket Drills

Fitness and high quality fielding have become vital ingredients of successful cricket. Both
ingredients require many hours of hard work. Of course it is so much easier to get this
right if you are having fun! This book is full of many wonderful ideas and drills, which
will ensure fielding practices and fitness sessions will be highly productive and enjoyable.

Shayamal Vallabhjee
Players or coaches that are serious about performance should not be without access to
these valuable ideas.
Graham Ford (former South African coach) Shayamal Vallabhjee
The cornerstone for any aspiring cricket coach!
Lance Klusener (South African and Dolphins cricketer)

This is the encyclopaedia of cricket drills. Excellent!

Doug Watson (South African A and Dolphins cricketer)

This book unlocks the secrets to becoming a great fielding team. Now all that’s required
is hard work.
Shaun Pollock (South African and Dolphins cricketer)

ISBN 0-620-36682-6
Foreword by Gary Kirsten
9 780620 366823
Endorsed by Graham Ford