Latest on Whatmore Saga: 'I don’t go around promoting myself'

[TheWatcher]

I am sure, like me, many of you are curious to know what will be our beloved coach's next move. So, here is the latest -

Dhaka: Dav Whatmore is ready for “fresh challenges” after May 29, when his innings as Bangladesh coach ends, but has no idea when and where he’ll take fresh guard.

“Right now, to be honest, I’m going to be unemployed once the Test series against India ends... I haven’t approached anybody, nor has anybody directly got in touch with me...” the stocky Australian told The Telegraph.

Speaking on Sunday evening, he denied having sent his CV to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), something that has been doing the rounds for the past few weeks.

“Please take it on record that I haven’t emailed or faxed anything to the BCCI... Of course, I’m interested in coaching India and moving there would be a logical progression, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been lobbying... You’ve known me for a number of years... I don’t go around promoting myself...”

Whatmore clarified that he hadn’t been formally approached by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “Somebody spoke to me on behalf of the PCB, asking for my contact details. That was during the World Cup... The truth of the matter is I haven’t heard since.”

The PCB, by the way, has already advertised for the vacancy caused by Bob Woolmer’s murder.

The Colombo-born Whatmore has coached Bangladesh for four years. Earlier, he worked with the Sri Lankans from 1995-96 and, again, from 1999-2003. It was under his guidance (and Arjuna Ranatunga’s leadership) that they won the 1996 World Cup.

Asked about his plans if no offer came his way in the next few weeks, Whatmore laughed: “I haven’t seen my family since early January, so I’ll quickly head home (Bittern, some 65 kms from Melbourne)... They’re looking forward to spending time with me, I’m looking forward to spending time with them...”

Family comprises wife Kathryn, 23-year-old daughter Alexandria and son Dav (jr) who is 15. He’s into basketball, not cricket.

Alexandria, who works with a legal firm, could be the happiest on seeing her father back. After all, she’d been worried the most after the Woolmer development just days into the World Cup.

“Initially, everyone felt he’d died of stress and shock. However, when it became a murder investigation, Alexandria called to say I must make the room service guys taste whatever I’d ordered before eating or drinking anything myself! I could understand her concern...”

Did Woolmer’s murder rattle him?

“Well, it’s disturbing if you stop and begin to think about it... Personally, I’ve never felt unsafe or insecure coaching in the subcontinent... It’s all about how you look at things, but there’s no denying that coaches are nowadays under a lot of pressure... Perhaps, it goes with the territory.”

Was this an awkward period for him, particularly as the Indians would be landing on Monday morning?

“No... I understand what you’re suggesting, but I’m a professional and would like to leave on a high... Till May 29, nothing matters more than the ODIs and Tests versus India... I’m not distracted by anything, believe me...”

Trust Whatmore not to deviate from the script associated with him.

- Culcutta Telegraph

[sandpiper]

hmmm..... dhori mach, na chui pani

[Zunaid]

or, ami kola khai ni.



or was that mishti?

[Hatebreed]

C'mon guys, that's not nice.

[layperson]

Originally Posted by Hatebreed
C'mon guys, that's not nice.

Who says people here are nice :p

[Farhad]

lol...

"...The stocky Australian told the daily Telegraph".

Never read an article saying something like that. Pretty unprofessional

[Aritro]

Originally Posted by BD4eva
lol...Never read an article saying something like that. Pretty unprofessional

Really?

It's normal jounralistic convention...

[Kabir]

So was it bhuwa news that he's rethinking renewing the contract for BD?

[One World]

So who is the 4th guy...

[Dhakablues]

I doubt that he is the 4th guy, if thats the suggestion.. But I think the interivew was decent, Dav is professional. And to boost his ego further,, he will not think of anything less than wins/draws against India. But can the off form Hablu delvier that..

[Farhad]

Originally Posted by Aritro
Really?

It's normal jounralistic convention...

Seriously? Ive never read something like that over here in America. Maybe its normal in Aussieland. And even if it is normal, its still extremely unprofessional...Calling someone "stocky" is always meant derogatorily. How would you like it if someone called you heavy set/fat when it has absolutely nothing to do with what theyre trying to say?

[SMHasan]

So Stumped= Alexandria. I got it

[kalpurush]

Originally Posted by SMHasan
So Stumped= Alexandria. I got it

I didn't, Hasan bhai!....Alexandria, 23, who works with a legal firm doesn't match with our Stupmed's attitude or morale or the way she delivers in her posts at all!...My guess is they are two different personality.

[damalChele]

what's dav talking about? He told the press that he'd be interested in coaching the indians. He was promoting himself there..in my opinion.

[ammark]

Hehe, stumped's identity revealed. Oh no, what'll happen now??!!!

[PoorFan]

Originally Posted by kalpurush
I didn't, Hasan bhai!....Alexandria, 23, who works with a legal firm doesn't match with our Stupmed's attitude or morale or the way she delivers in her posts at all!...My guess is they are two different personality.

Come on, she is in the process of learning all the way to fight, win a case, and that is always a positive attitude I guess.

[damalChele]

what's with the Stumped and Alexandria business? anyone care to explain please?

[imran78]

Originally Posted by damalChele
what's with the Stumped and Alexandria business? anyone care to explain please?

she posts in our forum using the nickname "stumped"

[AsifTheManRahman]

Dual Personality Disorder for Stumped? j/k

She sounds a lot different from how they've portrayed her in the article

[Aritro]

Originally Posted by AsifTheManRahman
Dual Personality Disorder for Stumped? j/k

She sounds a lot different from how they've portrayed her in the article

Just read through a few of her old contributions and it seems that there's a huge variation in the vocabulary/grammar/punctuation among them. Maybe she shares the account with her brother?

[damalChele]

Originally Posted by imran78
she posts in our forum using the nickname "stumped"

oh really?..how did the members find out about this, if she was trying to hide her identity?

[Kabir]

Originally Posted by damalChele
oh really?..how did the members find out about this, if she was trying to hide her identity?

She wasn't tryingto hide her identity. It's just like how most members pick their ID of their own choice. Nothing surprising there.

If you didn't know, we have a few high-profile members at BC. McInnes is also a member here and goes by the nick Observer. A couple of CricInfo staff visit here too. I know Dav's wife visits the forum from time to time. And many BCB guys log on here too...some with and some without any identity.

[SMHasan]

Originally Posted by damalChele
what's with the Stumped and Alexandria business? anyone care to explain please?

Just wait and you will see what happens next

[MarufH]

Ahemm, I think he did..? Showing interest is good enough promoting as far as international cricket is concerned... u don't need to send resume when media says everything about you.

[sadi]

Please take it on record that I haven’t emailed or faxed anything to the BCCI... Of course, I’m interested in coaching India and moving there would be a logical progression, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been lobbying.

Hmmmmmmmmmm am I missing something here??