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Whatmore interested in the hot seat

NEW DELHI: Another Australian — Dav Whatmore — has emerged among the frontrunners to succeed Greg Chappell as coach of India, one of the hottest and toughest jobs in cricket. ``I'm definitely interested,'' said Whatmore.

The storm surrounding Chappell's snap resignation did not seem to have put off the current coach of Bangladesh which beat India in their World Cup opener.

``I'm very familiar with the way of life in the subcontinent,'' Whatmore said. ``My parents and grandparents were Sri Lankan. My Asian roots and Western upbringing give me a nice blend. So I really do enjoy working in the sub-continent.

``I just love the heat and humidity. I don't mind working with young players who don't speak English. I'm comfortable with senior players too.''

Chappell, the former Australian captain, sent an email to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday saying he did not want to seek an extension due to ``family and personal'' reasons.

Sachin Tendulkar responded to media reports that Chappell had blamed the unhelpful attitude of seniors for the disastrous World Cup campaign.

West Indian legend Vivian Richards has already offered to help India's cricketers in the aftermath of the World Cup and is a media favourite here.

News reports have also put Sri Lanka's quiet man Tom Moody at the top of the list of candidates alongside Indian stalwarts Sunil Gavaskar and Mohinder Amarnath.

India must find Chappell's replacement quickly since it is due to tour Bangladesh in May for two Tests and three one-day internationals. . — AFP

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