From Yuvraj Singh to Stuart Binny: 7 cricketers whose father turned cricket coach for them

Yuvraj was trained with military discipline by his father, Yograj Singh, a former Indian cricketer. Their relationship was intense, with Yograj pushing Yuvraj to the limit, but it helped build the resilience that defined Yuvraj’s fearless playing style.

Being the son of World Cup winner Roger Binny, Stuart had cricket in his blood. His father’s technical guidance and experience in Indian conditions helped Stuart develop into an all-rounder capable of making his mark at the highest level.

Following in his father Sachin’s monumental footsteps, Arjun was mentored with care. Sachin provided both technical training and emotional wisdom encouraging Arjun to find his own identity, especially as a bowler.

This young talent from Assam grew under the watchful eye of his father, Parag Das, a former state-level cricketer. From early net sessions to mental conditioning, his father laid the foundation for a confident, aggressive all-rounder.

Naushad Ahmed Khan has played a crucial role in nurturing the cricketing talents of his sons, Sarfaraz and Musheer. A passionate coach, Naushad dedicated himself to developing their skills from a young age. His elder son, Sarfaraz, has already made a mark on the big stage and has been part of India’s Test squad.

Former South African fast bowler Peter Pollock played a foundational role in shaping the career of his son, Shaun Pollock. Shaun was coached and mentored by his father Peter from a young age and grew into one of South Africa’s greatest all-rounders.

Former Australian opener Geoff Marsh has had a significant influence on the careers of his sons, Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Marsh, both of whom went on to represent Australia across all three formats. Shaun became a top-order batter and scored consistently for Australia, and retired as one of the key figures in the dominant Australian team that asserted dominance over the years. On the other hand, his younger brother Mitchell, an explosive all-rounder, showcased his abilities with both bat and ball, playing key roles in several major tournaments.