Kapil says, 'let's not create confusion over captaincy'

KOLKATA: Cricketing legend Kapil Dev on Wednesday urged the media not to sow confusion over the captaincy issue for the forthcoming World Cup by repeatedly raking the name of Sourav Ganguly as a possible candidate for the hot seat.

"Selectors are doing their job. Let's support them," Kapil said.

Kapil's response followed a question from a scribe who asked whether the only World Cup winning Indian captain wanted to see Ganguly as the team skipper in the quadrennial showpiece that begins six weeks from now on March 13 in the West Indies.

"Let's not create confusion over captaincy ... Let's be all Indians," Kapil said, admonishing the media.

"We want to prepare a good team for the World Cup. If we win the World Cup, it will be a win for every player - Rahul, Sachin (Tendulkar) and Sourav," he said.

The former all-rounder, however, made an oblique criticism of Coach Greg Chappell's penchant for experimentation.

"I never want experimentation for losing. If you experiment and lose, I won't like it. If you win, then its okay and you can keep on experimenting".

On Chappell's reliance on experienced Indian players of late after having waxed eloquence on the need for infusing fresh blood for long, he said "you please put this query to Chappell".

Kapil was in town in connection with the construction of the Barasat stadium, about 30 kms from the city.

Kapil's company Dev Musco Limited has joined hands with Mackintosh Burn to set up the infrastructural facilities including flood lighting and other amenities at the stadium.

He said the work would be completed in 75-90 days.