12 March,2011 07:16 AM IST | | Debasish Datta
Clive Lloyd can see the Chinese competing for cricket's biggest prize, but not India's fielding standards
improving.
The West Indies legend is amazed how a country, where cricket is considered a religion and the Indian Board the richest of all them, has continuously neglected the key aspect of the game. "Over the years, the Indians have never bothered to improve their fielding. I just don't understand," Lloyd, who led the Caribbean side to two World Cup triumphs, told MiD DAY.
"Why haven't they realised that fielding is an integral part of winning matches? Every match they are giving away 20-30 runs as gift to the opposition."
The 66-year-old juxtaposed India's apathy towards fielding with China's domination in areas where they had lagged previously.
"Look at the way the Chinese are coming up in the track and field events. They are producing tennis talents also. I am sure they will be producing cricketers soon," Lloyd said.
