It’s not all over for Australia: Chappell

Greg Chappell former coach of the India national Cricket team and commentator explains how cricket is a ‘microcosm of life, in a short talk to Ashok Kumar of IndianExpress.com.
Do you think the emphatic 320 run victory of India in the second test at Mohali spells a downturn in the Australian cricket?

It’s not all over for Australia. Only time will tell if the Australian cricket is heading towards a downturn.

Where do you see cricket in India, today?

It is undoubtedly one of the major sports of the country. It would not be wrong to say that cricket is the epicentre of all the sporting events in India. Eighty percent of the money coming through cricket comes from India.
Is the Indian system giving ample opportunities to the potential cricketing talent in India?

It is difficult to say that the cricketing talent has been fully realized looking at the size of the country like India. One advantage which has come out of the shorter version of the game like IPL Twenty-20 is that the scope for the potential talent has increased.

One biggest advantage which the Indian cricket has been facing and will continue to face in near future?

Well, I can only say that the national team can accommodate only 11 individuals at a time and there is so much talent still left to be given an opportunity.

Could you share with us one most memorable occasion for you as a coach of the Team India?

The whole experience of being with Team India as a coach was a memorable one.

What in your opinion is the best thing about cricket as sports?

The best thing about cricket is that this game is like a microcosm of life. This game helps in you facing the challenges of life. There is no better place than India to see and experience the feeling.