Ex-India coach Greg Chappell describes in detail why Indian batters have edge over England

Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has pointed out a significant difference between players who develop in unstructured environments and those who receive rigorous coaching from start of ir early playing days. Chappell used example of cricketers from Indian subcontinent, claiming that most cricketers grow re while playing in natural conditions. Those who are formed in se environments, according to Chappell, are more likely to gain crucial coping and survival skills early in ir careers.

'MS Dhoni is a good example'

MS Dhoni, according to Chappell, is a good example of a batter who honed his skills in natural environments. Dhoni developed his skills in unstructured conditions without interference of official coaching, according to Chappell, who claims he has never seen a player with a sharper brain than former Indian captain. England, on or hand, relies heavily on formal coaching to develop its players from an early age, which is why ir batters have lost ir flair and resilience in recent years.

"MS Dhoni, with whom I worked in India, is a good example of a batter who developed his talent and learned to play in this fashion. By competing against more experienced individuals on a variety of surfaces early in his development, Dhoni developed decision-making and strategic skills that have set him apart from many of his peers. His is one of sharpest cricket minds I have encountered. England, on or hand, have very few of se natural environments and ir players are produced in a narrow band of public schools, with an emphasis on coaching manual. This is why ir batting has lost much of its flair and resilience," Chappell wrote in his column on ESPNcricinfo. 

Chappell was coach of Indian national cricket team in early 2000s. It was during his tenure as Team India he coach that MS Dhoni me his international debut. Chappell stepped down as he coach in 2007 following India's humiliating exit at ICC Cricket World Cup in Caribbean. Dhoni, on or hand, went on to become captain of Indian side and even led team to its maiden T20 World Cup win same year. 

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