As Indians we are not used to being straightforward, nor we are able to accept straightforwardness. In our Work and Jobs, Marriage, Sports, and Politics we are not used to being straightforward. We prefer to hint and signal, but do not say things directly, which can actually solve problems. This is what ails BCCI as well as our cricket team selection as well....
As Indians we are not used to being straightforward, nor we are able to accept straightforwardness. In our Work and Jobs, Marriage, Sports, and Politics we are not used to being straightforward. We prefer to hint and signal, but do not say things directly, which can actually solve problems. This is what ails BCCI as well as our cricket team selection as well. That's the cultural difference Greg faced. That's the cultural difference that Allan Border/ Ricky Ponting commented about when they say "people in some parts may not like the way Indians play their cricket". That's what Sachin cried about (he said - "no coach ever told me that!/ or spoke to me in this manner") We are shy of talking straight - Greg couldn't ask Sachin to sit out in such a scenario - since whatever he says is taken as slight. It's very normal in sport for players to sit out when they are out of colour and return back when they are in a fighting mood. It is part of strategy and not politics. Here in India any change is taken as Politics.
Now even the Cricket Control Board has taken an easier route by blooding youngsters through a Bangladesh Tour and hoping that they are able to retain the "stars" of Bangladesh Tour" without offending the "Stars" of Indian Team. That's why when people retire in India, they have been long out of the Team and few get an opportunity to retire gracefully like Anil Kumble (even his retirement came after a match he didn't play).
The Board cut the Players Match Fees as well as possible endorsement earnings again in an indirect way (sic). Well, all the cricket lovers were asking for - was to have a young and fighting fit team. We have no issues with their endorsements or with their Match Fees. Let us create a Campaign for endorsement of an "Appeal to have a Transparent System of Player Selection". Are you ready to rock with me?
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