Banerjee to guide Arjun Tendulkar in fast lane

RANCHI: When India pacer Umesh Yadav runs in to bowl against Sri Lanka at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday, his mentor will be busy in the nets in Mumbai.
Yadav's coach, former India fast bowler Subroto Banerjee will be busy shaping his newest and by far most-watched student - Arjun Tendulkar.
The 46-year-old has been roped in as Arjun's coach by Sachin Tendulkar himself after his 14-year-old son expressed a desire to become a fast bowler.
Banerjee, a close friend of Tendulkar for nearly two decades now, assumed the role after the iconic batsman requested him to have a look at his son earlier this year.
"Arjun's interests lie more in fast bowling than batting. He is a fast learner and wonderful student," Banerjee said over the telephone from his residence in Mumbai. "His action is like of a young Zaheer Khan. Arjun also bowls at decent pace for his age."
Banerjee, however, refrains from commenting on Arjun's future. "He is enjoying his game, but is very young. We are not putting any pressure on him, but will be monitoring his progress closely for a year," he said.