The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced new gradation list of players for retainership on Saturday.
Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan have been demoted to Grade B from Grade A whereas Mahendra S Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh promoted to Grade A from Grade B.
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
Team India Does Not Need A Coach, Says New Manager Chandu Borde
India’s new cricket manager and former captain Chandu Borde feels the present team does not need a coach.
The 72-year-old Borde believes that India already has a bowling coach in Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach in Robin Singh and that players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and also Mahendra Singh Dhoni don't require any coaching as such.
“We can have dialogue with them and discuss the strategy and that will help Indian cricket. I am quite confident that these youngsters and the experienced one will combine very well and my job will be to combine and motivate them," Borde was quoted as saying to Cricketnext.com.
Experts feels that BCCI has played the right stroke by appointing Borde, the former selection committee chairman, as the best stop-gap arrangement after Graham Ford refused to take up the Indian job.
Good Idea Sir, coaching is not going to help the players in anyways so why waste so much of money, by paying to coach and in the coach selection meetings.
And the money can be distributed between the players and the BCCI members.
If Manager thinks like this then God bless Indian Cricket
The 72-year-old Borde believes that India already has a bowling coach in Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach in Robin Singh and that players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and also Mahendra Singh Dhoni don't require any coaching as such.
“We can have dialogue with them and discuss the strategy and that will help Indian cricket. I am quite confident that these youngsters and the experienced one will combine very well and my job will be to combine and motivate them," Borde was quoted as saying to Cricketnext.com.
Experts feels that BCCI has played the right stroke by appointing Borde, the former selection committee chairman, as the best stop-gap arrangement after Graham Ford refused to take up the Indian job.
Good Idea Sir, coaching is not going to help the players in anyways so why waste so much of money, by paying to coach and in the coach selection meetings.
And the money can be distributed between the players and the BCCI members.
If Manager thinks like this then God bless Indian Cricket
South African Graham Ford Wants To Reconsider Coaching India If The BCCI Invites Him Again
The Graham Ford tale has once again taken another U-turn. In a new twist, South African Ford on Wednesday disclosed that he might reconsider taking up the India coaching job if the BCCI decides to invite him again.
Reports indicated on Wednesday that Ford had not completely ruled out coaching India but did not want to take a decision in haste. So, then what he wants... making fun of BCCI who is already under fire because of his refusal to take up the job.
He said that the BCCI did not give him enough time to decide on the matter, and he had to take all aspects into consideration before taking on the job, zeecric.com reported. So, how much time he wants, hopefully not after the next world cup ;-)
Graham Ford was quick to point out that with two tough tours of India – Ireland and England coming up, he did not want to mar his reputation by just getting 15 preparatory days before the team’s departure. He can take 15 years, still you will not find any improvement if the BCCI continue working in same way.
Ford on his present stance, said that he was watching and waiting. He could also take a U-turn on the issue. He can also go to Ireland and England to watch Indian cricket live (did I say only as spectator)... ;-)
Reports indicated on Wednesday that Ford had not completely ruled out coaching India but did not want to take a decision in haste. So, then what he wants... making fun of BCCI who is already under fire because of his refusal to take up the job.
He said that the BCCI did not give him enough time to decide on the matter, and he had to take all aspects into consideration before taking on the job, zeecric.com reported. So, how much time he wants, hopefully not after the next world cup ;-)
Graham Ford was quick to point out that with two tough tours of India – Ireland and England coming up, he did not want to mar his reputation by just getting 15 preparatory days before the team’s departure. He can take 15 years, still you will not find any improvement if the BCCI continue working in same way.
Ford on his present stance, said that he was watching and waiting. He could also take a U-turn on the issue. He can also go to Ireland and England to watch Indian cricket live (did I say only as spectator)... ;-)
A tight slap to BCCI by Graham Ford
Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has termed the recent snubbing of India coaching job by South African Graham Ford as a slap on the Board of Control for Cricket India.
"The way the wiseacres went about the coach’s selection was bizarre to say the least. The Board did not do its homework on Ford. The working committee should have asked him to talk to his present employer (Kent) prior to making the announcement. The entire turn of events smacks of the BCCI’s incompetence," Azad was quoted as saying to cricketnext.com.
Azad said BCCI has always been a laughing stock in world cricket.
Meanwhile, former India coach Madan Lal said that BCCI erred in not nominating more candidates for the position.
“Dav Whatmore could have been called for a presentation along with five other candidates. We would have had more options," Lal added.
Although Ford's separation from his employers Kent was thought to be a mere formality by the BCCI it found out that it wasn’t to be after board’s secretary Niranjan Shah said: "It has been cleared. Ford wants to speak to Kent and he will inform us in the next 24 hours."
Ex-opener Chetan Chauhan said the BCCI had "made a mistake" as they should have confirmed Ford's availability before inviting him for the interview.
Former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar blamed the Board for the embarrassing situation.
"I think we have made ourselves a laughing stock. Without getting to know his availability, what he has in mind, or whether he wanted to accept it or not. We should have checked all that," said Wadekar.
"We should have checked it up before we took the decision. We should have given him time before announcing his appointment immediately. We should have given him a couple of days to think it over. I think that's how generally we do it," he said.
And if BCCI knew that after Ford’s selection, he needs to speak with Kent and has given 24 hours time then why the announcement has been done in such a hurry.
World’s richest Cricket Body is working in a very unprofessional way.
Working committee to meet on Tuesday
With Kent-based South African Graham Ford declining to take up India coaching job, the BCCI has found itself in a big dilemma.
Stunned by Ford’s disclosure on turning down the offer to coach India on Kent’s website on Monday, the BCCI's Working Committee now meets in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the Ford fiasco.
It now seems that BCCI will have to start the process of selecting a new coach all over again.
At a press conference, the BCCI treasurer, Mr Srinivasan while reacting to Ford’s refusal, said: "Mr Ford had informed the BCCI's Working Committee that it was only a matter of informing us as to when he would be able to join. Therefore the Board announced that they had selected him."
Graham Ford refused to take up the challenge of coaching Team India
Earlier, the Indian cricket board on Monday received a major set back after South African Graham Ford declined to coach the Indian team just two days after he was appointed to take up the job.
Although Ford had gone back to Kent to seek permission from the county where he is the director of cricketer, his last minute stance to decline the offer has certainly taken the BCCI by a big surprise.
Ford's current employers Kent County Cricket Cricket Club wrote on their official website that their Director of Cricket had rejected the offer to take up the toughest job in world cricket.
"I am very grateful to the Club for allowing me to go to India to find out more about the job of coaching the Indian Team. I have had a chance to reflect on the offer made by the BCCI and their urgency to fill the vacant position," Ford stated in a letter to Kent.
"After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my work here at Kent. This has been a really difficult decision. I am honoured that India have shown such interest in my capabilities, but feel that this is the right decision for me and my family," Ford added, wishing to continue working with the English county side.
Graham Johnson, Kent’s Chairman of Cricket was happy to have retained Ford's services.
"This is really great news for Kent cricket. We are delighted Graham has decided to stay with us. I would like to say how much we appreciate the way Graham has handled the last few days," Johnson said.
When the BCCI decided to name a new coach there were just two candidates for the post with South Africa Ford and former England off-spinner John Emburey being the incumbents.
"The way the wiseacres went about the coach’s selection was bizarre to say the least. The Board did not do its homework on Ford. The working committee should have asked him to talk to his present employer (Kent) prior to making the announcement. The entire turn of events smacks of the BCCI’s incompetence," Azad was quoted as saying to cricketnext.com.
Azad said BCCI has always been a laughing stock in world cricket.
Meanwhile, former India coach Madan Lal said that BCCI erred in not nominating more candidates for the position.
“Dav Whatmore could have been called for a presentation along with five other candidates. We would have had more options," Lal added.
Although Ford's separation from his employers Kent was thought to be a mere formality by the BCCI it found out that it wasn’t to be after board’s secretary Niranjan Shah said: "It has been cleared. Ford wants to speak to Kent and he will inform us in the next 24 hours."
Ex-opener Chetan Chauhan said the BCCI had "made a mistake" as they should have confirmed Ford's availability before inviting him for the interview.
Former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar blamed the Board for the embarrassing situation.
"I think we have made ourselves a laughing stock. Without getting to know his availability, what he has in mind, or whether he wanted to accept it or not. We should have checked all that," said Wadekar.
"We should have checked it up before we took the decision. We should have given him time before announcing his appointment immediately. We should have given him a couple of days to think it over. I think that's how generally we do it," he said.
And if BCCI knew that after Ford’s selection, he needs to speak with Kent and has given 24 hours time then why the announcement has been done in such a hurry.
World’s richest Cricket Body is working in a very unprofessional way.
Working committee to meet on Tuesday
With Kent-based South African Graham Ford declining to take up India coaching job, the BCCI has found itself in a big dilemma.
Stunned by Ford’s disclosure on turning down the offer to coach India on Kent’s website on Monday, the BCCI's Working Committee now meets in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the Ford fiasco.
It now seems that BCCI will have to start the process of selecting a new coach all over again.
At a press conference, the BCCI treasurer, Mr Srinivasan while reacting to Ford’s refusal, said: "Mr Ford had informed the BCCI's Working Committee that it was only a matter of informing us as to when he would be able to join. Therefore the Board announced that they had selected him."
Graham Ford refused to take up the challenge of coaching Team India
Earlier, the Indian cricket board on Monday received a major set back after South African Graham Ford declined to coach the Indian team just two days after he was appointed to take up the job.
Although Ford had gone back to Kent to seek permission from the county where he is the director of cricketer, his last minute stance to decline the offer has certainly taken the BCCI by a big surprise.
Ford's current employers Kent County Cricket Cricket Club wrote on their official website that their Director of Cricket had rejected the offer to take up the toughest job in world cricket.
"I am very grateful to the Club for allowing me to go to India to find out more about the job of coaching the Indian Team. I have had a chance to reflect on the offer made by the BCCI and their urgency to fill the vacant position," Ford stated in a letter to Kent.
"After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my work here at Kent. This has been a really difficult decision. I am honoured that India have shown such interest in my capabilities, but feel that this is the right decision for me and my family," Ford added, wishing to continue working with the English county side.
Graham Johnson, Kent’s Chairman of Cricket was happy to have retained Ford's services.
"This is really great news for Kent cricket. We are delighted Graham has decided to stay with us. I would like to say how much we appreciate the way Graham has handled the last few days," Johnson said.
When the BCCI decided to name a new coach there were just two candidates for the post with South Africa Ford and former England off-spinner John Emburey being the incumbents.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Go, ask Chappell
“Go, ask Chappell”, reply given by a senior player to a junior player during the world cup practice session when junior player asked for some tips.
According to Chappell, senior players were involved in grouping and were more concerned with their own position in the team rather than playing for the country.
After the disastrous World Cup tour, everyone is trying to find out the reason. And the blame game has been started by none other than team Guru Chappell himself. He has senior players in his radar and he is told to submit his report in next few days.
What if Chappell gives names of players like Sachin, Ganguly, Dravid, Zaheer and Harbhajan? Will BCCI publish this report? And there are reasons to believe that no action would be taken by BCCI.
Anil Kumble who has bid good bye to ODI cricket has set an example to other senior players. But are they willing to follow him. Retiring from cricket means no or less number of Ads with of course contract money could be reduced as well.
According to BCCI officials there is no replacement for the seniors. Don’t we have good players in our country of more than 1billion population where cricket is played in every corner? OR as cricket lovers blame that huge money is involved when it comes to senior players. Sponsors could be pressurizing (directly or indirectly) to make sure their sponsored player is part of the final eleven. Otherwise Sehwag could have never chosen for the World Cup.
There are enough reasons to believe that big politics at Management Level and at Team Level is involved which is not good at all for any Game.
God bless Cricket in India.
According to Chappell, senior players were involved in grouping and were more concerned with their own position in the team rather than playing for the country.
After the disastrous World Cup tour, everyone is trying to find out the reason. And the blame game has been started by none other than team Guru Chappell himself. He has senior players in his radar and he is told to submit his report in next few days.
What if Chappell gives names of players like Sachin, Ganguly, Dravid, Zaheer and Harbhajan? Will BCCI publish this report? And there are reasons to believe that no action would be taken by BCCI.
Anil Kumble who has bid good bye to ODI cricket has set an example to other senior players. But are they willing to follow him. Retiring from cricket means no or less number of Ads with of course contract money could be reduced as well.
According to BCCI officials there is no replacement for the seniors. Don’t we have good players in our country of more than 1billion population where cricket is played in every corner? OR as cricket lovers blame that huge money is involved when it comes to senior players. Sponsors could be pressurizing (directly or indirectly) to make sure their sponsored player is part of the final eleven. Otherwise Sehwag could have never chosen for the World Cup.
There are enough reasons to believe that big politics at Management Level and at Team Level is involved which is not good at all for any Game.
God bless Cricket in India.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Kumble says Good Bye to ODI cricket - who is next?
Anil Kumble, India's most successful leg spin bowler in one-day cricket and a perfect teamman, announced his retirement bringing the curtain down on his ODI career but making it clear he would be available for the Test matches.
"I wanted to go with the ball in my hand. It did not happen in the last World Cup. It feels a bit different to be a part of the team and not play. I was hurt at not being a part of the eleven but took it in my stride.
"I spoke to my colleagues and stayed on. This World Cup we had a good chance but unfortunately it did not go our way. Its time for me to end and pass the mantle to young players," said 37-year-old Kumble.
The expected announcement came a day after his return from the disastrous World Cup in the Caribbean. Despite his good performance in practice matches and against Bermuda (only official match he played in this world cup), he was not given the green card to play against Sri Lanka.
"It has been a one long journey that started in 1990. Today I formally announce my retirement from one-day cricket," Kumble told a press conference.
"I thought of giving up ODIs four years back. Actually right thoroughout my career I was fortunate enough to be a part of the team. It became a habit to be a part of the team," said Kumble, who has 337 ODI wickets from 271 one-dayers at an average of 30.89.
Kumble actually increased life of his Test career by few years or by few tests after retiring from ODI. His Test figure reads 547 wickets in 113 matches with an average of 28.65.
Kumble era is over, now who is next? - any taker
"I wanted to go with the ball in my hand. It did not happen in the last World Cup. It feels a bit different to be a part of the team and not play. I was hurt at not being a part of the eleven but took it in my stride.
"I spoke to my colleagues and stayed on. This World Cup we had a good chance but unfortunately it did not go our way. Its time for me to end and pass the mantle to young players," said 37-year-old Kumble.
The expected announcement came a day after his return from the disastrous World Cup in the Caribbean. Despite his good performance in practice matches and against Bermuda (only official match he played in this world cup), he was not given the green card to play against Sri Lanka.
"It has been a one long journey that started in 1990. Today I formally announce my retirement from one-day cricket," Kumble told a press conference.
"I thought of giving up ODIs four years back. Actually right thoroughout my career I was fortunate enough to be a part of the team. It became a habit to be a part of the team," said Kumble, who has 337 ODI wickets from 271 one-dayers at an average of 30.89.
Kumble actually increased life of his Test career by few years or by few tests after retiring from ODI. His Test figure reads 547 wickets in 113 matches with an average of 28.65.
Kumble era is over, now who is next? - any taker
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