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Cricket coaching is more than technique — it is mindset, discipline, and decades of experience.In this episode of Know Time, legendary cricket coach Lalchand Rajput breaks down the fundamentals of batting, training philosophy, and what makes Mumbai cricket one of the greatest talent-producing systems in the world.From grassroots coaching to producing international-level players, this conversation explores how technique, temperament, and repetition shape elite cricketers. We also dive into the Mumbai cricket culture, the role of local clubs, and what young players often get wrong in their early development.Whether you're an aspiring cricketer, a coach, or a fan of the game, this episode gives deep insights into how champions are built from the ground up.Topics Covered:Batting fundamentals and techniqueCricket coaching philosophyMumbai cricket system and cultureBuilding discipline in young playersGrassroots to professional cricket journeyCommon batting mistakes and correctionsMental toughness in cricketTraining methods used by elite coachesSubscribe to Know Time for deep conversations on sports, science, history, and culture.Lalchand: https://www.instagram.com/lalchandrajo/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinMerch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/PODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:51 Introduction1:41 Journey Into Cricket7:56 Mumbai’s Cricket Culture14:14 Batting Technique: How To Be A Good Opening Batsman?19:09 T20 Cricket vs. Tests21:07 Working With Virat Kohli After England Tour of 201424:00 The 1991 Ranji Trophy Final26:58 Virat Kohli & Work Ethic33:26 Coaching Indian Cricket Team36:50 Coaching Associate Nations40:39 MS Dhoni’s Captaincy46:36 Yuvraj’s Six Sixes48:34 2007 T20 World Cup Celebration49:49 Luck53:52 Politics56:02 Lego Interpretation57:06 Inspirations (Books, Cricketers, Coaches)59:40 Legacy & Meaning of Life#cricket