Beeep. Beeep. Gilchrist is in reverse. Now there's a shock. This farce gets played out every time a sportsman has a crack at someone. Here's a suggestion: own your provocative statements. No sucking up, no backpedalling, no professional apologies. Failing that, have "taken out of context" taken out and shot.
'Nowhere did I accuse Sachin of lying'
Adam Gilchrist has insisted that he did not accuse Sachin Tendulkar of lying while presenting evidence in the racism hearing after the controversial Sydney Test. He also denied calling him a “bad sport” after observing that it was often hard to locate Tendulkar for an after-match handshake following Indian losses.
Gilchrist's comments, quoted from his soon-to-be released autobiography True Colours, caused a stir in India and both players confirmed they had spoken to each other and agreed that the remarks were taken out of context. The main issue surrounded the racism hearing of the Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh.
If he was dudded, I take it all back. A cultural misunderstanding. Ornament to the game, one of the greats. Hats off to Gilly.
