Re: Chappell was not happy with World Cup squad!
Cricket-Dravid is a leader, says chief selector
MUMBAI, India, March 28 (Reuters) - India’s chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has come to the defence of Rahul Dravid after the skipper came under fire for his team’s first-round elimination at the World Cup. India, runners-up in the last edition, crashed out in the Caribbean last week after losing two out of three group matches, to Bangladesh and former champions Sri Lanka.
Irate fans in the cricket-crazy country have demanded the axe fall on Dravid and coach Greg Chappell.
“He is an experienced campaigner and has all the leadership qualities,” Debarkations told national daily Times of India on Wednesday.
Vengsarkar recalled former Australia captain Richie Benaud’s comments on the role of the captain: "Captaincy is 90 percent luck and 10 percent ability."
“He (Dravid) has done quite well thus far. After all, as they say, a captain is only as good as his team.”
Vengsarkar said the defeat to Bangladesh was a one-off.
"I feel Bangladesh played its best cricket in that match. I am positive if India plays Bangladesh in the future, it will win nine out of 10 matches.
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Sensible comments from Vengsarkar