Former India world cup winning all-rounder Madan Lal has said that the current team is missing the passion to play for the country. India lost two matches against Bangladesh in the ongoing three-match series and they trail by 2-0.
“Definitely the Indian team is not going in the right direction. I have not seen the intensity in the team of late. I have not seen ‘Josh’ in them in the last couple of years,” Lal told PTI in an interview.
“Passion Of Playing For The Country Is Missing”: Ex Cricketer On Team India After ODI Series Loss To BangladeshThe former India cricketer on Thursday lashed out at the national team following its ODI series loss in Bangladesh, saying the team lacked “intensity and passion” and was heading in the wrong direction.
“They are not looking like an Indian team at all. That passion of playing for the country is missing. Either their bodies are too tired or they are just going through the motions. And this is a serious concern.”
Rohit Sharma said that India “can’t have guys coming in to play for the country half-fit”.
Referring to Rohit’s observation, Lal, who is a member of the 1983 World Cup winning team, said: “It is a very sad thing. If the captain is saying this then something is wrong somewhere. Who is responsible for this? Are trainers responsible for this? Why are unfit players going? You are playing international cricket and the result is in front of you.
“If they want to take rest they can take rest during IPL matches. Your country comes first. If you are not going to win ICC trophies, your nation’s cricket is going to go down.”
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