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Boycott finishes stint with Indians

July 05, 2004 19:46 IST

Batting great Geoffrey Boycott completed his short stint with India's Asia Cup probables on Monday but refused to divulge what transpired during his interaction with the cricketers at the conditioning camp in Chennai.

Boycott said the discussions were a "private matter" and it was important that those remained so to ensure there was no breach of trust.

"It is a private matter between the players and myself. I am not here to divulge any information on these aspects. I am here for a specific job given to me," said the former England opener.

Asked what was the thrust of his coaching, he said, "I am here to help the coach, captain and any individual player. But I am very concerned that I keep private the discussions I had with the players.

"It is very important that I retain their trust and confidence."

Boycott also refused to say whether he had pinpointed mistakes of the Indian batsmen as he often does while commentating.

"When I am commentating, my job is to commentate. You should all know that. When I am on television, I make comments because that's what my job is. But when players talk to me, it is private and confidential."

Boycott, who played 108 Tests and scored 8,114 runs with 22 centuries at an average of 47.72, said he admired Indian cricket a lot.

"You've got a very good team. You have a settled and a very good team."


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Sub: great person

Boycott is a great cricketer. I guess he wud have given some useful tips on the art of batting. Boycott loves Indians and viceversa. We ...


Posted by Ramanathan





Sub: Boycott is a gentleman

Mr Boycott is a gentleman -- although he was not given that status in cricket when he was a "player".


Posted by Dr T S Raman





Sub: We admire the work ethics of Sir Geoffrey Boycott !

In his playing days Sir Geoffrey never threw away his wicket. Even his responses to the media at the end of the present stint seem ...


Posted by Dr. Cajetan Coelho





Sub: hez a real gentleman!

He knows cricket, he maintains his decency and he is an admirer of quality cricket! Not to mention, he places India in that category too! ...


Posted by Haris





Sub: forgot to mention shilpa shetty?

he may admire indian cricket alot but not more then shilpa shetty,her assetts and her legs!!!!


Posted by karishma




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