Sachin Baby Faces Criticism, Players Want KCA to Elect New Captain

Kerala batsman and skipper Sachin Baby has faced stern criticism from his teammates, as they want a new captain to be appointed ahead of the new domestic season.

Sachin Baby led Kerala to the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy last year. However, he is facing stern rebellion from his teammates. They alleged him of being a selfish captain who has never been of any help to the players and youngsters in the team.

The allegations against Sachin Baby

The players have taken this bold step of asking the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) to change the skipper for the new season.

13 players signed the letter which was submitted to the KCA. However, 15 names were shortlisted and presented to the board. It was full of criticism and hatred hurled towards the skipper.

In this situation, it won’t be possible for Baby to continue his leadership roles. The letter stated that all the players were not happy with the attitude of their skipper. They wanted a change of the captain with immediate effect.

The letter 

“This is a matter of serious concern for our team. It is looking ahead to a new season with very high hopes. All the team members would like to represent the fact that the attitude of our captain, Sachin Baby, towards the players is detrimental to the success of the team.” The letter from the players said.

“He is selfish, arrogant, temperamental and behaves in an authoritarian way, (when the team wins, he takes credit, and when the team loses, he puts the blame on the players) all the time. All the team members are very much disturbed, demoralised, hurt and are losing focus. Moreover, it is disheartening to note that he is also talking in the back of the players and also speaking ill of a player to another, which is not at all good for the team,” the letter further alleged as per reports in the Sportstar.

“The team reached the quarterfinal stage (of the Ranji Trophy) last year only because of the committed effort of the players and coaches.  A few of the committed youngsters have moved out of our State to represent other States this year, only because of the harassment meted out to them by the captain last year,” the letter goes on to add.

More allegations 

“We all feel that our team is having immense potential to reach beyond the semifinal stage of all the tournaments. All the members of our team feel that the captaincy may be changed. It will in the best interest of our team. Hence, we urge the team management to request the office-bearers (of the KCA) and selectors to find an alternate person, who could lead the team in a much professional way.”

It will be a matter of concern for KCA to conclude. Baby has been a big player for them. His absence will surely make things worse for the selectors.

However, in this current situation, they might have to change the skipper for the best interest of the team. The allegations are quite startling. Sachin Baby has represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL as well. He was part of the RCB squad which lost the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2016 finale.