The outgoing physio John Gloster had mentioned a long list of players who were carrying injuries. He had also recommended various periods of rest according to the nature of the injuries.
To assure itself that the players were fit; the BCCI conducted a fitness test for all the players. They are certified fit and selected for the first two Tests.
However, on the first day itself the fitness test revealed itself as a sham. R.P. Singh’s bowling and fielding revealed that he was unfit. Tendulkar missed part of the game during the first, second and the third days play. Kumble missed two sessions on the final day.
Even though various reasons can and will be attributed to their injuries it is patently obvious that these players were carrying injuries into the game. Then how did they pass the fitness test?
Actually, there was a lot of truth in John Glosters report and the BCCI used the fitness test as a smoke screen to divert attention. Sickeningly, the BCCI used the report to deny selection to a few.
However, it pains a keen Indian fan to learn about Kumble’s and Tendulkar’s complicity.
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IN AN EARLIER COMENT I GAVE THE LIST GIVEN BY GLOSTER ABT 5 OR 6 PLAYERS WHO WERE ADVISED A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS REST. SACHIN WAS ONE OF THEM. U WILL REMEMBER HE CERTIFIED HIMSELF FIT FOR THE SERIES IGNORING THE ADVICE. SINCE IT WAS SACHIN NOBODY OPENED THIER MOUTHS.NOW HE WILL BE FORCED TO SIT OUT.
They pay good money to hire these experts and then decide their efforts aren't worth it in this consensual slave market of Indian cricket. Sachin is finally sitting out.
I agree. When it comes to Sachin, they are over rawed.
Soulberry,
If you are going to ignore experts recommendations then why have one? :)
A hell a lot of truth in that report... sachin is out with a groin strain again... i think these guys are becoming too greedy to play and at what price.
News reports speculate that he could very well be out of the series.
did gloster go because of this leaked report?
He had published an earlier report which damnend the injury management of fast bowlers.
Maybe he could have resigned because of that.
u will hear more of this kind of news coz players are hiding their injuries and are perhaps walking staraight when they see the physio.
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