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Rashid Zirak (born 26 September 1981) is an Indian Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He is a professional member of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association and has been accorded the accreditation title of Professional coach. he is a strength and conditioning coach for Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) Men’s Senior Cricket Team

Career
He was appointed by BCCI as the Strength and Conditioning Specialist for Arunachal Cricket Association Men’s Senior Cricket Team in the year 2018 – 19

In the year 2021 – 22 Rashid Zirak join UPCA (Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist for men’s Senior Cricket During his assignment, he trained top athletes like Shivam Mavi, Rinku Singh Akshdeep Nath, Ankit Rajpoot, Priyam Garg, Mohsin Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Karan Sharma, etc.

In the year 2014 – 2018 he worked as head strength and conditioning specialist for Surat District Cricket Association In years 2017 & 2018 he also worked as a strength and conditioning coach as well as a fielding coach in Surat Cricket Premier League In the year 2014 15, he was also assigned to assist offseason camp with GCA Gujarat Cricket Association Men's Senior Cricket team

Personal Life
Growing up in Surat Gujarat he has never imagined what he could achieve one day. Like every other kid, he also enjoyed sports but never took it seriously. He started enjoying sports when he was in grade VIII. he played tennis, cricket, and basketball. His school encouraged students to participate in State Level Championships. Shukla Sir, his P.T teacher who always pushed him to participate in all sports & might be he is the main reason why today he is in the field of sports & this is how his interest grew more.

Sozhasingarayer Robinson, a renowned basketball player, turned out to be alumni of his school Sarfaraz Zirak Basketball Federation of India, Kevin Desai (rest of India Cricket), and many other national & international players became his inspirations.

By grade 12, he played seven games: Cricket as a Captain of the Champion Team, Athletics, Basketball, T. T, and handball to name a few. Soon after he entered college, he got an offer from Divine Child High School to be there the coach. he worked there for two years as an activity coach and then he applied for International School during these days, Ryan International held Mini Marathons.

There was special recruitment going for coaches as it became difficult to handle things. Lucky for him, He was recruited immediately in Ryan International School. Principal Mrs. Balasaraswathy, was also a basketball player during her school time and the most dynamic principal. he has learned many things from her experience during his tenure.

Little by little, his experience grew in the field of the coach. After completing the required education, suggested by the principal herself, he became a P.T teacher on a permanent basis.

he was earning and he got a habit of the amount by a job paid. he was still not sure what he wanted until he joined a fitness club. he found a ‘kick’ in training people in this club.

During this period, there was a parent of one of the players who was watching him daily. He approached him after a few days asking to train his son. It was Bhargav Merai, the youngest Ranji Trophy Player of Surat District Cricket Association. It was unbelievable. he was quite unsure whether he can pull this off but he trained him and that year he got the Best Batsman of the Year Award from BCCI. His efforts did wonder.

Then his father encouraged him a lot and Surat District Cricket Association Secretary Dr. Naimesh Desai sent his name for BCCI Training for further education and his interest grew towards cricket training. Soon, he completed all the required BCCI courses and he got appointed in 2018 by BCCI as a Strength & Conditioning Coach of Arunachal Cricket Association Men’s Senior Cricket Team for BCCI Domestic Seasons 2018 – 19 In Between, he got married to Sahista and without her support, this journey would have never been so happy and successful. Today, he is a father of two kids Mariya (daughter) and Yahya (son).