We are back to square one: Gavaskar

Gavaskar was unwilling to answer the question about the just-appointed-just-resigned coach8217;s snub to BCCI as he wanted the focus to stay on his new business venture. But that was not to be. The media persisted saying how equal weight age would be given to both the issues and the former India captain, who was chairman of the committee that about 48 hours had selected Ford as the man to replace Greg Chappell, gave in.

Being in the media himself for long, Gavaskar knew what he was getting into as he said, 8220;As you have already been told that my hair greyed long back, so I know how things work.8221; But nevertheless he answered the Ford query. 8220;We are back to square one. Now it is for the BCCI to decide if they want to reconvene the committee or they want to make an interim arrangement like the one in Bangladesh,8221; he said.

He went on to add how Ford had informed the committee that he would be talking the officials at Kent before arriving in India as the coach. 8220;They had a Sunday game and he was supposed to speak to the officials after that. And that8217;s what he must have done. He must have even spoken to his family and come to this conclusion,8221; he added.

And since Gavaskar didn8217;t have any official word about Ford8217;s new decision, mid-way through the answer he inquired. 8220;Hope you guys are sure that Ford has rejected the offer,8221; he asked. In a day of confusion and overwhelming ambiguity no one was sure about anything.