Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Wednesday lashed out at the media for dragging him into an unnecessary controversy on the basis of some "insignificant" comments, but stood by his opinion that Sachin Tendulkar did not have it in him to succeed as a captain.
Azharuddin said it was not only him but "millions" of people who do not consider Tendulkar a good captain. "If I don't consider Sachin as a good captain then there are millions who too have their reservations on the issue."I see myself being dragged into a controversy. I can see my plain and simple approach to life has again opened me up to motivated attacks. People are looking for hidden meanings where there is none.The controversial former captain also said that he has not kept track of his former team-mates, including Tendulkar, as he has other things to do in life and he did not want to pretend that he was too much involved with the game.
Azharuddin, who retired in 2000 after 15 years of international cricket, said he has had his share of glory and limelight as player and captain of Indian cricket team and he is now happy to pursue a political career.
"It isn't to say I don't follow the game. I feel India has an excellent chance in this World Cup. I rate (MS) Dhoni high and find the team to have an unusually good balance. They need to just keep their wits about since it's a long campaign."It is easy for younger men to drift away too easily or being too worried about their forms and runs. They have the talent and class and conditions are familiar. If they trust their ability, India could go far. Let the spotlight be on cricketing action," he said.
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