Sydney, Nov 13 : Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has defended his brother, Ian, over comments made by Pakistan-origin cricketer Usman Khawaja about his credentials during his playing days.Sydney, November 13, : Former Australian captain Greg Chappell defends his brother Ian over remarks made by Usman Khawaja, a Pakistani-origin cricketer, about his credentials during his playing days. With Khawaja in contention for a place in the Ashes squad, Ian Chappell was recently quoted as saying that the 34-year-old left-handed batter wasn’t up to standard for international cricket and was just a “good player against mediocre bowling”.Khawaja is in contention to be in the Ashes team.
Ian Chappell was quoted recently as saying that Khawaja, a 34-year-old left-handed batter, wasn’t up-to-standard for international cricket and was only a “good bowler against mediocre pitching”.
Khawaja hit back, saying Ian Chappell was “not even the best player in his family”.
Khawaja retorted, claiming Ian Chappell wasn’t the “best player” in his family.
“I don’t think Ian would have minded too much,” Greg Chappell told Sportsday SA on Saturday.Greg Chappell, a Sportsday SA reporter on Saturday, said that “I don’t think Ian would have thought too much.” “He’s probably been on the receiving end of things over the journey that might have affected him a bit more than that.He’s likely been on the receiving side of some things during the journey, which might have had an impact on him more.You know the game, you’ve got to give your opinion, you’re there to be giving your opinion.You’re here to share your opinion.
“Ian gave his opinion, it wasn’t necessarily a personal attack against Ussie (Usman), but I think Ussie made his comment with a good bit of humour.”Ian offered his opinion, but it wasn’t necessarily an attack on Ussie (Usman), but I believe Ussie made his comment with a lot of humor.He knows the game as well, he knows that people get paid for their opinions; he’s paid to make runs and get on with it.He is well-versed in the game and knows that opinions are paid.He’s paid to play, make runs, and just get on with his job.It was a bit of humour, that’s all it was,” added Greg.Greg said that it was just a little bit of humor.
Despite Ian’s criticism of Khawaja, Greg feels the 34-year-old batter has a good chance to be in the Ashes squad.Greg believes Khawaja, despite Ian’s criticisms of him, has a good chance of making it in the Ashes team.
The first Ashes Test will commence at the Gabba on December 8.On December 8, the Gabba will host the first Ashes Test.
“I’ve been involved on the coaching side more than Ian, and I’ve had a lot to do with Ussie and a lot of the guys that are currently playing at the highest level because of the roles I’ve had with Cricket Australia.”I have been more involved in coaching than Ian and I’ve had a lot with Ussie and a lot the guys currently playing at the highest levels because of the roles that I played with Cricket Australia.
“I’ve had a lot to do with Ussie over the journey, he’s a very good cricketer and no doubt he’ll be in the mix when they’re talking about the final eleven for the first Test match,” added Greg.Greg said, “I’ve had many to do with Ussie throughout the journey.He’s a very skilled cricketer and no doubt they’ll be in their mix when they talk about the final eleven for Test match.”
While Australia’s chairman of selectors George Bailey has indicated Marcus Harris would partner David Warner at the top of the order in the Ashes, Khawaja could still get accommodated at No.5.Although Australia’s chairman, George Bailey, has suggested that Marcus Harris will partner David Warner at top of the Ashes order, Khawaja may still be able to get accommodations at No.5 #Greg #Chappell #defends #Usman #Khaawaja #barb #Cricket #BCCI #ICC #IPL
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