Overview

• Pathan described confronting Chappell privately after repeated warnings about being dropped undermined player confidence.
• He said Chappell initially reacted angrily and hurled expletives before acknowledging that his warnings were too harsh.
• Pathan argued that Chappell’s attempt to impose an Australian coaching style failed to mesh with Indian dressing-room norms.
• He credited Chappell for promoting him into a regular spot in the playing XI and moving him up the batting order.
• Drawing on his Middlesex county experience, Pathan emphasized that coaches must adapt to local culture to earn player trust and suggested this could have improved Chappell’s legacy.