Sourav dismisses talk of rift within Indian team

IANS, KOLKATA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly dismissed reports of internal conflict within the Indian team following the One-Day International (ODI) series loss to Bangladesh that saw captain MS Dhoni lose his usual poise.
"You get to hear all these when a team loses and has not played to their potential. I believe there is no conflict within the team, all of these things have been made up," he told media persons here on Thursday.
Following the team's first-ever ODI series loss to Bangladesh, Test skipper Virat Kohli expressed concern over the team's decision-making.
"Not too happy with the way we have played. We have been sort of doubtful in our decision-making and that shows on the field," the flamboyant Kohli said, triggering speculations of a rift within the team.
His comments followed teammates Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin's vocal support for ODI skipper MS Dhoni, whose former coach suggested trouble in the dressing room was affecting Dhoni.
Expressing disappointment over India's performance, Ganguly credited Bangladesh for outplaying India. "It is disappointing
(the result). But Bangladesh have played brilliant cricket credit should be given to them," he said.
Ganguly also supported Dhoni's decision to bat up the order. The keeper-batsman, who usually comes in at number six, came out to bat at number four in the last two games of the series scoring 116 runs including a 69.

 

Sourav dismisses talk of rift within Indian team

IANS, KOLKATA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly dismissed reports of internal conflict within the Indian team following the One-Day International (ODI) series loss to Bangladesh that saw captain MS Dhoni lose his usual poise. You get to hear all these when a team loses and has not played to their potential. I believe there is no conflict within the team, all of these things have been made up, he told media persons here on Thursday. Following the teams first-ever ODI series loss to Bangladesh, Test skipper Virat Kohli expressed concern over the teams decision-making. Not too happy with the way we have played. We have been sort of doubtful in our decision-making and that shows on the field, the flamboyant Kohli said, triggering speculations of a rift within the team. His comments followed teammates Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwins vocal support for ODI skipper MS Dhoni, whose former coach suggested trouble in the dressing room was affecting Dhoni. Expressing disappointment over Indias performance, Ganguly credited Bangladesh for outplaying India. It is disappointing (the result). But Bangladesh have played brilliant cricket credit should be given to them, he said. Ganguly also supported Dhonis decision to bat up the order. The keeper-batsman, who usually comes in at number six, came out to bat at number four in the last two games of the series scoring 116 runs including a 69.