News Round-Up (Sort Of)

Greg Chappell sends SMS messages to journalists. No wonder nobody likes GC. A coach's primary job is to build trust with his players. Looks like GC failed to do that miserably. Here's the offending paragraph for all you lazy people:

On February 16, after an article of mine appeared in this paper Greg sent me a SMS, which I am reproducing for the sake of the public. "Excellent article. Almost spot on. Even to the last selection meeting. I fought for youth. The senior players fought against it and the chairman went with them out of fear of media, if youth didn’t perform. Kartik will be a very good batsman and by the way is a potential leader. You are very right about Yuvi. Regards, Greg."

It was the morning of the ODI against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam. The time the SMS was received — 08.16.31. For those who did not read the article, it would be helpful for their comprehension of the situation in a context.

As far as Dinesh Kartik is concerned, I had hinted he should not be taken as a second wicketkeeper, implying he be should taken as a batsman and called as such. Hence Greg’s explanation. About Yuvraj Singh I had written, "For heaven’s sake, let nobody consider Yuvraj Singh as a future captain."

Another theory as to why Bob Woolmer was killed (hat tip: Prem Panicker) - Here.

Fascinating reading about the inner workings in the BCCI (hat tip: Prem Panicker): Here.

The Colonel speaks again. Wants 'both young and experienced' captain. Okay then. Bye.

Meanwhile in Pakistan, "fans" went to the airport to "greet" Younis Khan.

Apparently, the Indian team was "most indisciplined” and “on an enjoyment spree” (they were up till 1 AM in the morning and were *gasp* smoking) when they toured WI in 2006. So, we should fire the coach says GCA board official. Duly noted. Thank you Mr GCA board official.