Irfan Pathan reflects on Greg Chappell's tenure as India's coach, acknowledging personal benefits but noting the cultural clash. Chappell's aggressive communication, emphasizing performance-based selection, created insecurity within the team. Pathan believes Chappell's intent was positive but his failure to adapt to Indian culture ultimately hindered his success, a crucial lesson in coaching.
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