So, we all must have heard about Mr.Greg Chappells allegations against senior members of the Indian team. It has been splashed on every news channel today and even on shows like the Sports Center on ESPN. One cant be definite in his or her views about something like this because what happens actually in the dressing room is known to a very few selected people. So, Mr.Chappells allegations that senior members of the team like Tendulkar, Zaheer, Ganguly and Yuvraj etc. have attitude problem can also be attributed to the fact that his own head is on the chopping block and that%u2019s why he is trying to save his own reputation. However, his allegation against Ganguly that he is not a team player but plays for personal milestones is interesting. I am a cricket buff (like many of my friends on this discussion board) and I have lots of memories of cricket matches (especially Indias) played in the past. One of the matches I would like all of you to recollect is from the 1999 World Cup (held in England). I think it was the opening match of the tournament and India was playing S.Africa. I dont remember who won the toss but India batted first and were comfortably placed at 190 odd for 3 wickets in 40 overs. Ganguly was batting at 90 something. However, instead of launching an all out attack in the last 10 overs, Ganguly batted cautiously to reach his 100 and that cost India a lot. Just 56 runs were scored in the last 10 overs and S.Africa won the game with only 2 overs to spare. Even Ganguly had got out immediately after scoring his 100. From that time I had serious doubts about this man,s commitment towards the team and after his performance in World Cup 2007, I am very sure that he plays for his own personal gains. There%u2019s definitely some truth in the coach%u2019s accusations.
RE:Chappell's Allegations!
by sp on Apr 03, 2007 09:06 PM Permalink
BUt why have you posted this article here?? This is a discussion about parellel cricket.
RE:Chappell's Allegations!
by vishit kumar on Apr 03, 2007 09:10 PM Permalink
Man, atleast it's about cricket and I didn't see any other column relevant to it. Anyways, sorry if you guys mind it. As for parallel cricket, bring it on-let our BCCI have some competition and then who knows...
RE:RE:Chappell's Allegations!
by HateLoveMyTeam on Apr 04, 2007 05:18 AM Permalink
Did u watch good the bowling was in those overs? Yorkers..swinging balls...
