Breaking News: Whatmore quits as BD coach

capslock · #1 April 20, 2007, 08:59 AM

Will stay on for India tour, details at:

http://content-www.cricinfo.com/bdes...ry/291550.html

sensible · #2 April 20, 2007, 09:03 AM

http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/bdes...ry/291550.html

Will saty for India series

sensible · #3 April 20, 2007, 09:04 AM

you just beat me to it....:-)

allrounder · #4 April 20, 2007, 09:04 AM

multiple threads with the same news???

**Mahmood** · #5 April 20, 2007, 09:12 AM

I am very saddened by this. Most of us probably don't realize, but not having whatmore may cause us to go back 5 years. So far, all coaches BCB selected since test status, Whatmore was the only good pick. Trevor, Mohsin... ewwww.

I hope they try their best to get McInnes. We have seen what he is capable of, most of the current BD players are McInnes boys. He is the best choice now.

gatekeeper · #6 April 20, 2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood
I am very saddened by this. Most of us probably don't realize, but not having whatmore may cause us to go back 5 years. So far, all coaches BCB selected since test status, Whatmore was the only good pick. Trevor, Mohsin... ewwww.

I hope they try their best to get McInnes. We have seen what he is capable of, most of the current BD players are McInnes boys. He is the best choice now.

While I would be happy with McInness' appointment (hopefully) as our coach, I do have a little concern. He's been involvement in 'Development', in both BD and Aus. We do need developing but I think Whatmore was great at preparing the team for matches. I'm hoping we do get him and he proves to be better than DW.

Miraz · #7 April 20, 2007, 09:14 AM

I was expecting the news.

Salute to him for all his great work.

Now, we should give him a proper farewell in the India series.

Well done Dav. We will remember you.

Now, it will be a real challenge for BCB to find a proper replacement.

No hurry, no sub-continent, must be an Australian or South African.

Baundule · #8 April 22, 2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Miraz
I was expecting the news.

Salute to him for all his great work.

Now, we should give him a proper farewell in the India series.

I think, Dav also seriously wants to give india a hard time. If he is joining them, he can show how crap they were at the timehe took the responsibiliy

OZGOD · #9 April 20, 2007, 09:17 AM

Is Greg Chappell available? He flopped with India as India had too many prima donnas in the squad, but I think the BD team is a bit more humble and willing to learn.

Tigers_eye · #10 April 20, 2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OZGOD
Is Greg Chappell available? He flopped with India as India had too many prima donnas in the squad, but I think the BD team is a bit more humble and willing to learn.

I want an ex-aussie captain but Chappell. His name is Waugh.

Steve Waugh a fighter. A man barely have a job (He is available). He can rebuild us. He has the knowledge.

Anyone watched six million dollar man?

Ahmed_B · #11 April 20, 2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
Steve Waugh a fighter. A man barely have a job (He is available).....

everything is fine.. but how do you even know that he is willing to coach BD or any other subcontinental team?

Tigers_eye · #12 April 20, 2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ahmed_B
everything is fine.. but how do you even know that he is willing to coach BD or any other subcontinental team?

I remember he was willing to be an advisor for the minnows BD or Zim right after his retirement. He was the second vocal supporter as a captain for BD (1st one is Attapatu). He mentioned after playing against us that we were better than some test nations (hinting Pakistan, WI) and this was after 2003 Australia tour. So the interest is there.

As for BCB or any other board, while looking for a head coach his name should be in the short list with others. May not be the 1st one but it should be there. BCB needs to target a minimum of 4 coaches. Waugh should be one of them. He is a ruthless tacticianist. captaincy and batting will automatically improve. Those are two places we are lacking behind. He can lead we all know that. He can be inspirational to the future captains of BD cause he has done that already. He is not tested but he is young. He'll make some mistakes but eventually he will leave us in a better position than where he got us from.

That is my opinion.

akabir77 · #13 April 20, 2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
I remember he was willing to be an advisor for the minnows BD or Zim right after his retirement. He was the second vocal supporter as a captain for BD (1st one is Attapatu). He mentioned after playing against us that we were better than some test nations (hinting Pakistan, WI) and this was after 2003 Australia tour. So the interest is there.

As for BCB or any other board, while looking for a head coach his name should be in the short list with others. May not be the 1st one but it should be there. BCB needs to target a minimum of 4 coaches. Waugh should be one of them. He is a ruthless tacticianist. captaincy and batting will automatically improve. Those are two places we are lacking behind. He can lead we all know that. He can be inspirational to the future captains of BD cause he has done that already. He is not tested but he is young. He'll make some mistakes but eventually he will leave us in a better position than where he got us from.

That is my opinion.

agree but i don't know whether our management is pursuing enough of have ghilu enough to understand that.

gatekeeper · #14 April 20, 2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
He can rebuild us. He has the knowledge.

Anyone watched six million dollar man?

Yes, I remember 6 million dollar man. But we're not broken apart, we're a ragged at the moment. We need a good wash and a lttle grooming.

aosaif · #15 April 20, 2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
I want an ex-aussie captain but Chappell. His name is Waugh.

Steve Waugh a fighter. A man barely have a job (He is available). He can rebuild us. He has the knowledge.

Anyone watched six million dollar man?

I soooooooooo want STEVE WAUGH!!!

BanCricFan · #16 April 20, 2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aosaif
I soooooooooo want STEVE WAUGH!!!

lol! I think he is happily married, otherwise!

habfreak · #17 April 20, 2007, 05:21 PM

Bring back Gordon Greenidge (Or whatever the spelling of his last name is). Steve Waugh should be good too...and yeah..NOT SANJAY MANJEREKAR!
We should definitely name an end or stand after Dav Whatmore..wish he stayed for one more WC...Bringing us where he brought the Lankans!

Kabir · #18 April 20, 2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BanCricFan
lol! I think he is happily married, otherwise!

Sometimes thinking outside the box helps

akabir77 · #19 April 20, 2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OZGOD
Is Greg Chappell available? He flopped with India as India had too many prima donnas in the squad, but I think the BD team is a bit more humble and willing to learn.

OZGOD u have understand our sentiment with INDIA here. No way we will get the xIndian coach who was almost fired and look at dav he had a fight with BCB for just showing interest to the Indian job. So i will be very surprise if I see chappell in the list.

Tigers_eye · #20 April 20, 2007, 09:21 AM

Great thing he is staying till the end of Indian series.

That way we will not face our ex-coach in a one-on-one series for a quite a long time. We may face him in twenty-20 WC. That would be interesting. He knows all our weaknesses.

He should get a proper farewell from the board, players and fans. Hats of to you for a wonderful service. We are grateful.

allrounder · #21 April 20, 2007, 09:31 AM

I don't know how down to earth and friendly is Steve Waugh. We need someone whom the players can connect to with and without cricket topic, have respect and both obedient to the coach.

allrounder · #22 April 20, 2007, 09:33 AM

How about Brian Lara, we really need help with our batting.

Sovik · #23 April 20, 2007, 09:36 AM

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How about Brian Lara, we really need help with our batting.

he won't make it as a good coach. we could get john wright if he is interested

sadi · #24 April 20, 2007, 09:34 AM

Down to earth? I guess Steve Waugh is as much down to earth as you can get from all the charity works he has done in India. Not 100 percent sure though.

**Nasif** · #25 April 20, 2007, 09:35 AM

We definitely need someone who can connect with the players. And, I can't find anyone better than Richard McInnes. I hope BCB has McInnes at the top of its list.