Chappell told me I would never play for India as long as he was head coach, says Zaheer Khan

"Everytime my name was discussed, he (Chappell) would find means to delay my comeback by 3-4 months"

“Everytime my name was discussed, he (Chappell) would find means to delay my comeback by 3-4 months”

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India pace bowler Zaheer Khan has revealed that former head coach Greg Chappell told him that he would never represent his country as long as he was in charge of the national team.

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Chappell tried to convince me to take over the captaincy from Dravid, reveals Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar still cannot believe that Chappell asked him to take over the captaincy from Dravid

Tendulkar still cannot believe that Chappell asked him to take over the captaincy from Dravid

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Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that former head coach Greg Chappell tried to convince him to take over the captaincy from Rahul Dravid prior to the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.

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Watson will ‘certainly play a lot more Tests’, says Michael Clarke

"If Watto can get himself fit and healthy he'll certainly play a lot more Tests, one-day and Twenty20 cricket for Australia"

“If Watto can get himself fit and healthy he’ll certainly play a lot more Tests, one-day and Twenty20 cricket for Australia”

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After being ruled out of Australia’s tour of the United Arab Emirates due to yet another calf injury, all-rounder Shane Watson could be on the verge of losing his Test spot to Mitchell Marsh, who has been turning a lot of heads as of late.

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