Moody bats for Greg Chappell

GRENADA: Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody was on Sunday effusive in the praise of Greg Chappell, saying the former Australian cricket captain can contribute a lot as he has a lot of experience and a huge bank of knowledge about the game.

Chappell had upstaged fellow Australian Moody for the job of coaching India two years ago but his tenure ended in a disastrous fashion in the World Cup.

"He was doing what surely is the toughest coaching assignment in world cricket. There was a huge weight on him but he did a good job with them. With the World Cup his tenure suddenly ended but he sure has a lot to offer," said Moody about Chappell, who is presently being touted to play a consultant's role with Cricket Australia (CA).

Australia's incumbent coach Tim Nielsen has recently stated that he would like to have a word with Chappell and draw on his huge experience as a player and coach.

"He sure has a lot to offer. I am sure someone will take advantage of his vast knowledge and benefit from his experience," said Moody.

Moody though was not willing to entertain any question on the feasibility of his coaching India in the immediate future.

There was enough for Moody to say though on the different brand of cricket which his team Sri Lanka play vis-a-vis Australia.

"Sri Lanka play different brand of cricket to Australia and we want to stick to it. Australians are beginning to play more and more power cricket but we are comfortable with our own unique style of play," he said.