when everyone critisises chappel, including mr gavaskar, why do they forget the period when the same Indian team made a world record chasing consecutive matches. At that time the so called experimenting of sending Dhoni/Pathan/Agarkar at no 3 was hailed by everyone. Now the same ppl go on criticizing the same experimentation. Its only complecency on Indias part that has put them where they are.And as far as Mr Gavaskar is concerned, he should know that being a great batsman doesnt mean Chappel could make everyone in the team a great batsman too. If that could be the case, Rohan Gavaskar should have been the best batsman in India , considering the stature his father holds. Players getting complacent is the only reason why we are out of thw world cup
RE:chappel had a vision
by Jayendra Bandyopadhyay on Apr 22, 2007 06:42 PM Permalink
Yes, it is definitely good to experiment to make a very strong team. But one should not do any experiment just before World Cup. Greg tried many inovative ideas till two months before the WC. I think to much of experiment is also not good.
RE:chappel had a vision
by Cricket s on Apr 22, 2007 07:06 PM Permalink
what experiment (2 months before the cup) are you talking about? Experimentation is over-abused word by the fans and media.
RE:chappel had a vision
by Shankar Gowda on Apr 22, 2007 06:44 PM Permalink
Pathetic attempt to squarely blame one guy. Having a erstwhile gutka chewer (and subsequently a former oral cancer patient) as president of BCCI wont help too
RE:chappel had a vision
by h r on Apr 22, 2007 06:46 PM Permalink
Thats bcos Indians love blame games. Mr.Gavaskar is too rude, it looks he hates aussies attitude. The way Chappel was dealing, the results were not possible with the present team. Except dravid, none has the mind to be flexible. People like Gavaskar n Mr.Gill can never take India forward in long race.
