What’s with Chappel? This is the second time he has talked about a player and his monetary needs. First it was the One-who-must-not-be-named (not Voldemort), when he insinuated that captaincy was required to maintain the player’s finances. Now he says, while expressing desire that Tendulkar will return and play a crucial role (emphasis mine): “"Knowing when to stop is a much more difficult decision for the modern player. When the money was not there, it was much easier to move on. But Sachin won't need anyone to tell him when to go. He still has a role, especially as a mentor. Over the past few months he has been very helpful that way."

Meaning what? That money will drag Tendulkar back into the game, if not anything else? In the past, he has put more heart into his performances than the entire team combined. To suggest that Sachin would cling on to the game for money is preposterous. Even if he didn’t mean it the way it sounded, Chappel would do well to construct his statements carefully in the future. He seems to be treading on thin ice everytime he opens his mouth nowadays.