Abrasive Greg Chappell sowed the seeds of discontent in team
Updated On: 20 November, 2018 07:27 AM IST | | A Correspondent
In his autobiography, VVS Laxman explains how then coach Greg Chappell's attitude and approach almost destroyed Indian cricket
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VVS Laxman and Greg Chappell
After Tendulkar and Ganguly, another Indian batting great has slammed Greg Chappell in a book. In 281 and Beyond, VVS Laxman has described the controversial Australian as, "Brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid." Laxman admits he hoped Chappell would help India excel further after John Wright's 2005 departure, but that was not to be. In fact, whatever India achieved in Chappell's tenure was more because of the players, Laxman writes.
I had been a huge fan of Greg Chappell for a very long time. I had admired his presence at the crease in photographs and videos of him — elegant, almost majestic. Tall and upright, he struck the ball beautifully and had wonderful hands, especially when he fielded in the slips. During my two interactions with him long before he took charge as our coach, I had come away with my knowledge enhanced and my respect for him multiplied.
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