It is not rare for a coach to have the pleasure of seeing his or her ward become an international cricketer. But a coach being around to witness his pupil’s progression to a specialised coaching role in the national team has to be equally special. This is what Borivli-based coach Hemu Dalvi experienced on Wednesday as former India pacer Paras Mhambrey appeared for his first match as bowling coach of the senior team.

Proud moment

“I am proud of Paras. He thoroughly deserves this role. He is fit and has good experience under his belt which will help him guide the current and future generation,” said Dalvi, who coached Mhambrey at Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Ghatkopar, in the late 1980s.