A part of the famous Indian spin quartet, Bishan Singh Bedi needs little introduction. He has had a major role to play in introducing the all-rounder from J&K.
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Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Virat Kohli could not have reached out to a better person than Sachin Tendulkar following a slump in form. Here are a few other examples of famous athletes seeking help from those who once were the best in the business.
After a dream 2011, Djokovic lost five of his next six Grand Slam finals, three of them in a row. This hinted at a mental block. He hired former great Boris Becker as his coach last December. Seven months later, Djokovic ended his majors drought by winning Wimbledon.
A part of the famous Indian spin quartet, Bishan Singh Bedi needs little introduction. He has had a major role to play in introducing the all-rounder from Jammu & Kashmir to international cricket.
The Payyoli Express runs the Usha School of Athletics in Kerala and Luka has been among her most successful students. Luka’s 800-metre national record is testimony enough.
They may have parted ways now but remain one of the most successful coach-player associations. Under Gopichand, a former winner of the prestigious All-England Championships, Saina won several big titles, an Olympic bronze and a Commonwealth gold.
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