Chappell doubts Tendulkar’s resurrection

Chappell, whose appointment came just two days ago, however, said that such a change was natural. “Everyone goes through different phases in their career. He’s been around for about 15 years and most of those 15 years have been extraordinary.”

“He’s had some down periods recently. He’s had some injuries. He’s perhaps had a bit of a crisis about what his role is in the team,” the former Australian captain said.

“I just need to sit down with him and work out where he’s at and where he wants to go, what expectations and goals he has. Hopefully I can motivate him and present him with some new challenges,” Chappell said.

The Australian, whose first assignment will be guiding India in a tri-series in Sri Lanka, was not expecting a full resurrection from Tendulkar.

“In many ways you can be better, in many ways you can’t be, because you’re not as flexible in body and mind as you used to be,” he said. “I’m sure he can bounce back, maybe not to the great heights he reached before, but bounce back and play an important role.