Old, Selfish, Racist Indians

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The headlines in the Australian newspaper Herald Sun screamed- “India old and selfish………”
Gloryfying the magnanimous Greg Chappell it says -“Despite the disillusionment and the many frustrations, he is still trying to help a nation in which cricket is treated like a religion (a big favour indeed. What will India do without you Mr Greg Chappell).

The newspaper says- “The unhappy — even poisonous — nature of their relationship is revealed in Guru Greg, a candid and absorbing documentary about Chappell’s incumbency which will be aired on ABC TV.” In that documentary Greg says and I quote- “From an Indian cultural point of view, if you do someone a favour then they owe you for life” (and Indians are accused of being racist). Greg accused Ganguly of expecting him to toe his line after being instrumental in getting the coach’s job. Greg Chappell was sure that the team’s World Cup campaign would end in disaster as it was a “flawed group” without any youngsters (and you’re telling us now?). He claims that the fan-assault on him in Orissa was a racist attack and the incident convinced him to not renew his contract with the BCCI (good morning Mr Chappell, monkey calls aimed at Andrew Symonds brought you out of hibernation).

Now of course Greg Chappell wants to downplay his comments which were made at an “emotional time”. He says - “It’s old news. It was a very emotional time when I made these remarks. It’s a long way back and I’d like to talk about other things now. I am looking forward to being involved with the Rajasthan Cricket Academy for the next three years” (you’re so forgiving Mr Chappell! Ready to help the racist and selfish Indians once again. We owe you for life.)

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