Greg Chappell took part of the blame for India's disatrous World Cup campaign as BCCI launched a closed-door review of the team's debacle.
MUMBAI: Outgoing coach Greg Chappell on Friday took part of the blame for India's disatrous World Cup campaign as the Cricket Board launched a closed-door review of the team's debacle and find ways to put Indian cricket back on track.
The much-awaited reports of the coach and the team manager was handed over to the BCCI President Sharad Pawar but they did not contain any scathing remarks on the attitude of the senior players of the team or made reference to any individual.
While Chappell in his report said he was partly responsible for the poor performance of the team, Jagdale blamed the entire team, particularly the batsmen for the inglorious exit from the premier event.
The BCCI, apparently to prevent any speculation on the contents of the reports, released a statement giving a general idea on the nature of the reports.
In his report, Chappell has pointed out the shortcomings of the team and suggested measures to improve Indian cricket, BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah said in a statement.
Shah said that Chappell made a detailed presentation on his experiences with the Indian team over the last 22 months.
"As the coach, he too felt that he was partly responsible for the poor performance. He emphasised the need to promote youngsters and concentrate on fitness and strength for the team to do well in fielding and running between the wickets," Shah said.
Shah also said the Pawar complimented Chappell on his role as the coach of the Indian team and his professional approach.
Pawar was of the opinion that Chappell could be associated with Indian cricket and help in the implementation of a long-term plan although he was no more the coach, Shah said.
As soon as the statement was circulated, there were speculation that the former Australian captain, who quit as the coach on Wednesday, could be offered the role of a consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.
Team manager Sanjay Jagdale in his report explained the performance of the team in the tournament and was of the opinion that the entire team, particularly the batsmen, failed in the matches against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
"He too was of the opinion that the youngsters should be inducted to improve our cricket," he said.
Captain Rahul Dravid told the Committee that he was willing to accept responsibility on behalf of his team for the poor performance which led to the early exit from the World Cup. He offered suggestions for the improvement of Indian
cricket.
Chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar felt that the team did not perform to potential. He was of the opinion that the BCCI should strengthen domestic cricket and create a pool of 25-30 cricketers from which the Indian team could be selected, Shah said.
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