Mr.Gavaskar, Where were you....?

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I had blasted Mr.Greg Chappel as the culprit behind the destruction of Indian Cricket Team. You can read that article here, “Greg Chappel: The Trojan Horse!” published on 4th of April 2007 and "What Ails Indian Cricket?" on 6th of April 2007.

I am living in Shimoga, a small town in Karnataka. My perspective has come to me following the developments after Greg Chappel took over in 2005.

But what about Mr.Gavaskar?

As the authority on cricket and being in the hub of cricket, Mumbai, as a top commentator and a live witness to most of the international cricket matches, Gavaskar is a bit late to catch this important reason for Indian cricket annihilation. Was Gavaskar holding himself back or he got this enlightenment just yesterday night is to be answered by the great man himself.

Anybody who follows cricket could have understood Greg Chappel’s wicked ways, when he started the demolition job of Ganguly.

I would like to bring to your notice how Dravid, Tendulkar, Sehwag, Harbhajan, Yuvraj sing, Kumble etc conducted themselves when Ganguly witch-hunt was going on in 2005.

Greg Chappel stabbed Ganguly in the back and Ganguly was crying for help.

There was deathly silence. Nobody cared.

Honesty is defined as “not only the ability, not to pick your friend’s pocket, but the ability to Stand by an Idea.”

But what was the “IDEA” ?

Idea was integrity! you have to defend your friend, your partner, your teammate when he is victimized by somebody blatantly. When your team-mate and captain who was with you for so long, is being made the villain without any justification by your coach Greg Chappel you were watching that tragedy as a mere spectators.

Not even a single word of protest from all these so-called greats. I say, great on the field of play, not where it matters, in real life. All of them were behaving like cowards those days. It is the collective yellow color they were projecting.

Not any ex-cricketer like Gavaskar, Shastry came to Ganguly’s rescue. Ganguly was forced to fight his battle with Greg Chappel and the senile B.C.C.I., alone without anybody’s help. Imagine Ganguly’s frustration and pain because of his so-called friends’ treachery. His teammates were more culpable than Greg Chappel in that event.

There is a saying in my mother tongue Kannada, “ Thalege haakidha neeru kaalige barale beku(the water you pour on your head, has to come to your feet).”

That is what is happening to Tendulkar and company, now.

A bully is harassing a helpless person you know, on the street. You walk by without interfering or protesting. You think the bully will leave you alone. Wrong!

Another day, another time the bully will come after you, thinking you are a coward. If you were to stand up to your friend the other day, the bully would have steered clear of you.

You reap what you sow!

That is the rule in life, in cricket or anywhere else.

No escape from this.

In the garb of gentlemanly behavior and nicety our top cricketers were steering clear of any controversy. But controversy is on Tendulkar’s or Yuvaraj’s doorstep and they do not know how to react. And their silent scream is heard by everybody, but there is nobody to help them.

That is the price you pay for treachery! Strong word, but sadly, true!

Gavaskar was invited in the capacity of ex-captain during the B.C.C.I. face saving meeting after the 2007 Cricket World Cup defeat. He attends the meeting and makes the recommendations. Upon his recommendation Greg Chappel was offered the post of cricket consultant for Indian Cricket Academy.

Gavaskar takes almost one month and now he comes out lashing at Greg Chappel.

He could have done at the meeting itself.

Why this delay?

He wants both the egg and the omelets, that is!

Where were you Sir, when the shit hit the ceiling?

Mr.Gavaskar, sorry to say, your timing here is way, way off! You are swinging your bat when the ball is in wicket keepers glouse.

What can you do?

Old age is catching up!

Read Gavaskar's comments: Gavaskar blames Chappell for India's downfall