Three day batting camp for Aussies : Aussie batsmen go back to school

[Nova]

Aata Majhi Satakli.

:hysterical: Greg ne ghatli aai...

[achilles]

:hysterical: Greg ne ghatli aai...

:cantstop: Greg's presence is exactly what we need at this time and moment. Its gonna fire Sachin up so much that the Aussies will not know where to hide. Greg is so useful...... to the opposition :--D

[Needforspeed]

Really appreciate Greg Chappel..He owes this to the Indians. Having messed up the careers of many Indian players (including Irfan), he is now trying to balance the issue by doing the same to a few Aussies. Aakhir India ka namak (kuch din ke liye hi sahi) Khaya hai. jai Guru Greg. :cantstop::cantstop:

[Stuge]

Greg is the offical panuati in Cricket world .Now we know where this series is heading towards haha

[CasualVisitor]

:hysterical: Greg ne ghatli aai...

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[Precambrian]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/india-in-australia/top-stories/Greg-Chappell-to-address-Australian-team-to-demystify-Sachin-Tendulkar/articleshow/11135446.cms

gorgeous stuff!

[Needforspeed]

Getting Chappell to counter Sachin, Viru is like showing a red rag to a bull! Australia's move to bank on the former captain and selector to (among other things) "demystify" Sachin and to provide an "insight" into the way Sehwag goes about his game, may just backfire. Calcutta (The Telegraph): Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag aren't known to be allergic to too many things, but they're certainly pretty allergic to Greg Chappell. Tendulkar and Sehwag's form and average dipped when Greg Chappell was India's coach. Sachin hasn't made his feelings public, but Sehwag has gone on record to say that, for him, Chappell was the "worst coach". Given that backdrop, Australia's move to bank on the former captain and selector to (among other things) "demystify" Sachin and to provide an "insight" into the way Sehwag goes about his game, may just backfire. Chappell is scheduled to have a closed-door session with Michael Clarke and Co. ahead of the Boxing Day Test, in Melbourne, which launches the four-match series. Aimed at boosting confidence, it's actually akin to showing a blood red rag to a bull. So, expect stellar performances from Sachin and Sehwag who, between them, have 23,163 runs in Tests and an awesome aggregate of 26,136 in ODIs. Chappell coached India for 23 months, from May 2005, and that period saw plenty of turmoil some of it publicised, like his row with Sourav Ganguly, most of it not. It's significant that the averages of both Sachin and Sehwag dipped (in the two principal forms) in the Chappell era. In Test cricket, for example, Sachin's fell from 57.25 to 29.67. In the post-Chappell years, it has soared to 59.41. Sehwag's dipped to 37.10 from 55.98. After Chappell, he's been averaging 55.43. The fall, though, was less pronounced in ODIs. Chappell has regretted falling out with Sachin, something he has put in black and white, in his autobiography (Fierce Focus), and regards Sehwag as the "best striker" of the ball, but the wounds won't heal in a hurry. There was too much bad blood and poor communication between Chappell and the two premier batsmen. Apparently, at one stage (according to The Telegraph's sources), there was no communication at all, making life more difficult for Rahul Dravid, who was then the captain. Those in the know remain convinced that Sachin wasn't given the space he required, and had been used to. As for Sehwag, he had his confidence clobbered for a six. Chappell's full-time successor, Gary Kirsten, focused a lot more on man management and gave Sachin and Sehwag both the space and respect they deserved. They, in turn, responded appropriately. It will be interesting how they react should Chappell bump into Sachin and Sehwag during India's ongoing tour of Australia. There's every possibility of that happening.

Article in Yahoo Cricket

[Pagalpanti]

demystify Sehwag? Good luck with that!

[Sachin=GOD]

Really appreciate Greg Chappel..He owes this to the Indians. Having messed up the careers of many Indian players (including Irfan), he is now trying to balance the issue by doing the same to a few Aussies. Aakhir India ka namak (kuch din ke liye hi sahi) Khaya hai. jai Guru Greg. :cantstop::cantstop:

:hysterical::hysterical:

[Vijay.Sharma]

Aata Majhi Satakli.

Now Gavaskar will reply in the affirmative after seeing a Marathi Manoos' poster somewhere in Australia, "ho Sachin Tendulkar ni Greg Chappell chi ghetli!" Gheun tak Sachin, gheun tak!

[Cricket Tragic]

Didn't Greg help the Aussies during their last tour to India where they lost 2-0?

[Lord]

Didn't Greg help the Aussies during their last tour to India where they lost 2-0?

yeah the 2008 one:cantstop:

[Cricket Tragic]

yeah the 2008 one:cantstop:

He was around during/before the test series last year as well.

[Dravid_TheWall]

Tbh I don't think Greg is a bad coach when it comes to tactics. I saw bits of the presentation he delievered to the BCCI ages ago and a lot made sense. Problem is, he is an absolute **** so has poor man management skills, so he ultimately sucks. He will no doubt tell the Aussies how to contain each of our star batsmen according to a specific plan.

[J P K]

http://www.theunrealtimes.com/2011/12/19/transcript-greg-chappell-leaks-sachins-weaknesses-to-the-australian-team/

[Lord]

^ wont be surprised if it actually happens:giggle:

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Three day batting camp for Aussies : Aussie batsmen go back to school More... Aussie batsmen go back to school December 20, 2011 PHOTO: Work to do ... rollercoaster form has reignited calls for Ricky Ponting's spot. (Gallo Images via Getty Images: Ashley Vlotman) Cricket Australia's three-day batting camp starts on Tuesday afternoon at the MCG as Michael Clarke's men begin preparations for the Boxing Day Test. Coach Mickey Arthur has invited skipper Clarke, Ricky Ponting, Mike Hussey, Brad Haddin, uncapped all-rounder Dan Christian and injured top-order players Shane Watson and Shaun Marsh to the camp. Watson is expected to return to the team on December 26 after overcoming hamstring and calf strains, although the star all-rounder may be rested from bowling in the opening Test of the four-match series against India. Marsh has a back problem and is facing a battle to prove he is fully fit for consideration for selection in the Test squad to be announced on Wednesday. Arthur will use the camp to deeply analyse the batting techniques of Australia's players and their ability to handle swing bowling, according to a Fairfax report. Arthur plans to simulate the bowling styles of the Indian quicks during the batting camp, with specific emphasis on the different deliveries sent down by Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan. "The only way you do that is to get the lines on bowling machines, get the ball swinging like they do," he said. "You can set up the angles that they bowl from and that's probably the only way we can do that." Australia batting coach Justin Langer will also play a key role in the three-day camp. India coach Duncan Fletcher masterminded England's swing-led demolition of Australia's batting line-up in 2005. Fletcher had worked as a consultant with the South Africa squad under head coach Arthur on the 2008/09 tour of Australia, when Arthur's Proteas inflicted Australia's first series defeat at home since 1992/93. Former Zimbabwe one-day international captain Fletcher was appointed as India's coach in April 2011.

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What happens at bat camp... COMBATING India's swing bowlers, preaching mental toughness and one-on-one sessions dealing with cricket and life are set to be the focus of Australia's batting camp. More... What happens at bat camp... Jon Pierik December 20, 2011 Ricky Ponting will have to work on regaining his balance and not falling across his crease with an angled bat. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo COMBATING India's swing bowlers, preaching mental toughness and one-on-one sessions dealing with cricket and life are set to be the focus of Australia's batting camp, beginning in Melbourne today. Captain Michael Clarke, Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin, Dan Christian, Shane Watson and Shaun Marsh will take part in the three-day camp under the guidance of worried head coach Mickey Arthur and batting coach Justin Langer. Bowling machines will be used to simulate swing and the points of delivery of the Indian speedsters in a bid to improve footwork and deal with the likes of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma - although both are in doubt for the Boxing Day Test because of injury. However, Arthur has made it clear there won't be a major reconstruction of any player's technique and understands there is no one style that guarantees success at Test level. ''We will do a lot of work on the machine. You can get the ball moving a fair bit,'' Hussey said yesterday. ''We have tried using two-piece balls because they swing a fair bit more than a four-piecer.'' Australia has long struggled to combat the moving ball, again highlighted in recent series against South Africa and New Zealand. Unfortunately for the Australians, ProBatter, the space-age bowling machine used at the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane and a device England said helped it retain the Ashes last summer, cannot be transported. Arthur has made it known he is concerned Indian counterpart Duncan Fletcher is plotting a swing-led approach to his top order. Arthur, a grafter during his playing days as an opening batsman in South Africa's domestic competition, will use the camp to deeply analyse his batsmen's techniques, having had little time to do so since joining Cricket Australia on the eve of the New Zealand series. David Warner, the poster-boy for Australia's batting after a Test century in Hobart and a Twenty20 ton on Saturday, yesterday praised Arthur's technical nous. ''I don't think many people would have noticed this at all, but in the second innings in the [Hobart] Test I actually changed my stance,'' he said on Sydney radio. ''My stance was a bit closer than it normally is. Mickey Arthur actually just made note to me before that saying I think that you should move your stance closer together. It allows me to put my weight going forward.'' Arthur was known for his man management and personal touch with his players when coach of South Africa. He will use this camp to preach a team-first ethos, batting in partnerships and resilience, having been shattered by the second-innings meltdown in Hobart. He will also attempt to learn more about the personal lives of his men and what makes them tick in a bid to unlock their best form. The timing of the camp is unusual as the squad for the first Test has yet to be named. However, Ponting's inclusion means it's almost certain he will at least start the series amid intense scrutiny over his position. Marsh has had a few light runs and net sessions in recent days but is unlikely to be fit for Boxing Day because of a back problem. He has not played since the first Test against South Africa in Cape Town last month but is hopeful of stepping up his training in Melbourne and returning to action in the Perth Scorchers' clash on December 29. ''He's doing everything he can to try and make himself available for selection for the Test match [boxing Day],'' Hussey said. The camp will double as a fitness test for Watson, who missed the series against New Zealand because of hamstring and calf complaints. His discussions with Arthur are likely to have several themes. Watson must determine whether he is fit enough to bowl, while his spot in the batting order remains a point of debate. If fit, he could reclaim his spot at the top of the order, replacing Phil Hughes. Clarke has stated this is his preferred position for his vice-captain. However, Watson has suggested the demands of bowling may mean it is best he slip into the middle order. Warner, Usman Khawaja and Hughes will not attend the camp as they have the best practice of all - facing the Indian bowlers for the Chairman's XI in Canberra. Michael Clarke: Branded a “nicker” by Duncan Fletcher. Must curb chasing ambitious drives outside off stump. Ricky Ponting: Ishant Sharma has dismissed him six times in eight Tests. Must regain balance and stop falling across his crease with an angled bat. Mike Hussey: Struggled since Sri Lanka. Susceptible to early swing. Needs to tighten up. Dan Christian: Will work on temperament and resilience ahead of possible Test debut. Brad Haddin: Under pressure to temper his aggression and show greater judgment with the bat. Fitness first Shane Watson: Must prove he has overcome hamstring and calf injuries. It's decision-time on where he will bat. Shaun Marsh: On the comeback from a back injury. Just spending time in the nets will be a bonus.

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Ricky Ponting struck painful blow on hand in nets at Australian Batting Group Camp More... Ricky Ponting struck painful blow on hand in nets at Australian Batting Group Camp staff writers FOX SPORTS December 21, 2011 Ricky Ponting's preparations for the Boxing Day Test have been struck a painful blow, the batsman hit on the right hand by James Pattinson while batting in the nets at the MCG. Ponting was struck on the hand and was forced to leave the nets to examine his index finger, but he appeared in a jovial mood after the incident and was later named in Australia's 13-man squad for the Boxing Day Test against India. The former skipper has come under fire for his poor recent form, and he will be glad his blow to the hand will not prevent him from finding form in Melbourne and prolonging his Test career. "Ricky is 100 per cent fine," captain Michael Clarke said at a press conference on Wednesday.

[Pak_Fan_4_Eva]

I bet that's the tonic he needed:haha: