Indian coach Greg Chappell has given a new twist to the ongoing conflict between him and the Indian Captain with his e-mail to the BCCI. The coach has reportedly termed skipper Sourav Ganguly 'mentally and physically unfit' to lead India.
It also must surprise many to know of their differences since both Ganguly and Chappell have only been full of admiration for each other in the past. Well-placed sources even aver that Ganguly persuaded Chappell to cast his hat in the ring after a replacement was sought for John Wright as India's coach. Ganguly, before the 2003-04 tour even went to Australia to seek personal batting lessons from Chappell. Chappell on his part was impressed with Ganguly's commitment to his cricket and the passion he has for Indian cricket.
But now the same coach is now all thorns and no petals for Ganguly. The Coach no longer finds that *commitment* that *passion* which Ganguly once used to possess towards the game.
Truth, if any, is that both Sourav Ganguly and Greg Chappell are headstrong persons who have their own philosophy of running the team. Ganguly might feel that Chappell's methods could destabilize the team, and him in particular, while Chappell could be excused in believing that changes must be effected now rather than six months down the line by which time he could have missed the bus.
While Chappell is more concerned about the future of Team India (Target - 2007 World Cup), Ganguly is more keen on his present position and form. It seems very clear that Ganguly, Kumble and even Tendulkar may not last till 2007 World Cup and so Chappell is insisting on their replacement right now so that he can have enough time to groom the youngsters and prepare them well for the Big Match, which Mr. Ganguly is not able to understand.
But with the kind of ego and attitude that Ganguly carriers, he is not the kind of man who would submit to Chappell’s orders.
Now the thing has come to the point where only one can stay with Team India, either Ganguly or Chappell. I do not know whom to blame but I know very well that this entire drama is not good for team’s health.
May God Bless Team India!!
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