Brian Lara’s comment, that it was Greg Chappell’s ’sly’ (as described in the newspapers) remark (”the Windies have forgotten to win”) that motivated the West Indies to pull up their socks and go all out for a win, is interesting to say the least.

This is not the first time that Greg’s remarks (bordering on provocation) have been inimical to the Indian team. The instances where he has shot off his mouth only to issue a rejoinder later or have himself reined in by the board, administrators etc. are well documented. 

Chappell who is a self confessed follower of the works & principles of Edward De Bono (remember the lectures to the the Indian team on the ‘Six Thinking Hats’) would do well to read Bonos’ works on Rock Logic and Water Logic. Broadly, rock logic denotes inflexibility, the inability to mould ones’ thoughts, responses, actions in response to changes in the ground reality. It also indicates a total reluctance to introspect and revisit a point of view if the situation demands the same. Water logic is the exact opposite. It indicates a flexibility of thought - the way water takes the shape of the vessel it is in unlike a rock which just cant’ mould itself to the shape of the vessel. Bono is a great proponent of Water Logic and goes on to say that Rock Logic is responsible for all the conflicts which are affecting society today.

Isnt’ it strange that Ganguly seems to be following the water logic (working on his fitness, playing county cricket, expressing his complete support to Dravid, showing his willingess to play any role in the team) while Chappell is unable to change his rock logic when it concerns Ganguly and Laxman?? Think about it………..!

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