McGrath dismisses Buchanan's theory

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McGrath dismisses Buchanan's theory


New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils spearhead Glenn McGrath on Tuesday categorically rejected John Buchanan's multiple-captain theory while endorsing the importance of the captain.


Speaking on the sidelines of a programme to mark the team's send-off to South Africa for the second edition of DLF-Indian Premier League, McGrath said: "I have played under Buchanan and I know he has a lot of theories. Perhaps, this is another one. I don't know why he (Buchanan) has come up with this idea. I like a single captain idea."


"A good captain is one who uses his experience and takes the inputs and suggestions from other younger players of his team as well. But at the end of the day he should be the leader and accountable for his decisions," the Australian legend said. Former Australia World Cup winning coach Buchanan, who is now manager of Kolkata Knight Riders, had suggested the multiple-captain theory, ruffling a few feathers including that of the team captain Sourav Ganguly and Indian great Sunil Gavaskar.


Talking about the challenges of the second edition of IPL, McGrath said conditions in South Africa would be similar to Australia and hoped to acclimatise soon. "I did enjoy the fan support and playing in Delhi last year but if I just think about the conditions, I feel it would be bouncy and quick, somewhat similar to what we have in Australia. I feel we can adjust to the conditions quite quickly," McGrath said.


He said it was a tough decision for him to play in the second edition of IPL considering he has to take care of his children after losing wife Jane last year. "It was a tough decision for me to play in the IPL. I have to take care of my kids, now that Jane is no more with us. But I enjoyed playing IPL last year and this is something special which I wanted to do for myself."


The 39-year-old, who emerged as the most economical (6.61) bowler for his team last season, reckoned India vice-captain and Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag as one of the most destructive batsman he has ever bowled to and rated him highly as a captain. "I have always enjoyed bowling to Sehwag. As a skipper also I rate him highly, I have played under him and I hope this time we help him to win the cup," he said.