Former India cricketer Amay Khurasiya highlights the crucial role of academy coaches in developing talented youth into world-class players, drawing parallels to Sir Alex Ferguson's success with Manchester United's youth academy. Khurasiya, now an academy coach himself, emphasizes that while chief coaches receive attention, the foundational work of academy coaches is vital for a sports team's sustained success. The article notes the rarity of coaches with the in-depth knowledge to shape elite athletes in India, referencing Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar and current players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma as examples of successful development.