14 Feb, 2026

Bhargava Susurla Rajanna

  • Director of Cricket
  • Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Cricket Director of Sport

Personal Summary

Profile

Cricket professional with 20+ years of playing and coaching experience across competitive and professional

platforms. Recognized for blending a strong playing background with advanced coaching expertise to create

safe, inclusive, and inspiring environments that foster discipline, growth, and excellence.

Skilled in designing and delivering structured, science-backed training programs that elevate player

performance, increase participation, and build technically sound, mentally strong, and game-ready athletes.

Committed to talent development from grassroots to elite levels, combining modern sports science with proven

cricketing principles to nurture the next generation of leaders in the game.

Professional Attributes

At the heart of my philosophy is the belief that every player should be allowed to grow organically, preserving

their natural instincts and unique style. I emphasize an all-round development model that creates athletes who

are physically fit, mentally resilient, and technically sound equipped to excel in every dimension of the game.

To me, cricket is more than just a sport, it is a platform for developing life skills. The values, discipline, and

experiences gained on the field should enrich one’s personal journey because “the better the person, the better

the cricketer.”

My role as a coach is selfless, centered on nurturing the individual first and the player next.

Coaching Approach: Enjoy → Develop → Compete → Succeed

Enjoy – Instill love for the game and create a safe, positive environment.

Develop – Build technical, physical, and mental skills systematically.

Compete – Prepare players to perform under pressure with confidence.

Succeed – Enable athletes to achieve excellence and sustain long, fulfilling careers.

Core Competencies & Specializations

Elite Player Development – Designing and implementing progressive training pathways that transform

youth talent into elite, match-ready athletes.

High-Performance Program Leadership – Strategically managing pre-season, in-season, and off-season

cycles to maximize player performance and long-term success.

Technical Mastery in Batting & Wicketkeeping – Delivering precision-driven coaching to refine

technique, sharpen consistency, and elevate match impact.

Coach & Leader Development – Mentoring coaches with governance models, performance frameworks,

and leadership strategies to build sustainable winning cultures.

Advanced Player Assessment & Feedback – Applying detailed observation and personalized

communication to accelerate skill acquisition across diverse styles and levels.

Academy & Club Excellence Management – Driving operational efficiency, talent pipelines, and growth

strategies for academies and professional clubs.

Integrated Sports Science – Embedding sports psychology, mental conditioning, and nutrition planning to

optimize physical performance and mental resilience.

Work Experience

Director
Jan 2022 - Present IIoCE

Founder and High Performance Coach

Education

Bachelors
VDU