"Treating seniors and juniors..."- Irfan Pathan reveals untold story of Greg Chappell's coaching era
The former pace bowling all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, reveals untold story of Greg Chappell's coaching era.
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Several former players addressed the coaching tenure of Greg Chappell as the black era of Indian cricket, due to his relationship with the senior players of the side. The former India pace bowling all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, has opened up on his balanced view of the veteran. During the Chappell, the Indian side saw their captain, Saurav Ganguly, getting removed from the leadership.
Irfan Pathan reckoned that Chappell’s aggressive approach clashed with the cricketing culture of the Indian side, which eventually worked in a turbulent phase and an early and shocking exit from the group stage of the 2007 ODI World Cup in the West Indies, as they also faced a defeat against Bangladesh.
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“He had his way of treating seniors and juniors with the same respect. But in that, he would be a bit more aggressive than one would like. He would tell anyone that if they don't perform, they will be dropped. I realised it was too aggressive, and once I talked to him privately about it.” Pathan expressed during a recent interaction on The Lallantop, recalling the insecurity within the squad.
Irfan Pathan recalls untold story under Greg Chappell’s coaching era of Indian cricket
The former Baroda player felt that Chappell’s intention wasn’t wrong, given that he was trying to gel in an Australian culture. He also gave the example of how Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, or England would have the same issue if a coach doesn’t agree to their style of playing the game.
“I told him that we already know what you keep saying about being dropped. You don't need to tell us. It is causing insecurity in the team. He looked at me for a while, got a bit upset and threw some choicest of words, but then he realised I was right.” Irfan Pathan addressed.
“I played for the Middlesex County club. You play a four-day match, then you drive the next day. They gather everyone in a bar before the match. I don't drink, but I need to accept their culture. You are a part of the team, and you need to blend in. If Chappell hadn't missed that one thing, he would've been one of the best coaches.” The former all-rounder explained.
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