Finch happy to see Lynn in Oz squad for Champions Trophy
In the way Gujarat Lions’ Aaron Finch wished Chris Lynn was present and playing at Eden on Friday and in IPL10 was reminiscent of how Alejandro Sabella sought Neymar’s presence in the 2014 World Cup after the Brazilian superstar got injured.
Speaking to a throng of reporters at the stadium named after Garrincha in Brasilia, Sabella went against what many of his countrymen were then thinking, some of whom were mocking Neymar by waving a plastic spinal cord near a television tower in Brasilia.
Sabella’s media conferences in that World Cup were a lesson in sangfroid but that was one occasion when the Argentina coach raised his voice.
“Let me tell you I was a pretty skilful No.10 myself and like anybody connected with football, I am sad at seeing a top notch player missing the World Cup due to injury.
I understand his bitterness and the frustration he must have felt. I would like to give him a hug to let him know how I feel,” he had said.
Speaking to select reporters here on Thursday, Finch said: “Yes, it is obviously disappointing for Chris and for the competition because I think the way he started the tournament was unbelievable.
His innings against us was just brute power and superb hitting. I think anytime he is unavailable is disappointing and a shame for the paying public.”
Finch said it was a good decision to include the Kolkata Knight Riders’ opener in Austra-
LYNN MADE A 41BALL 93 WITH EIGHT SIXES AND SIX FOURS AGAINST GUJARAT LIONS HELPING THE KNIGHTS GET TO THE TARGET OF 184 IN 14.5 OVERS.
lia’s Champions Trophy squad.
“His ability to hit particularly down the order or anywhere is as good as anyone in the world. It’s good for Chris to be in the squad.”
Lynn made a 41-ball 93 with eight sixes and six fours against Gujarat Lions helping the Knights get to the target of 184 in 14.5 overs. In the next match, against Mumbai Indians, Lynn scored 32 in 24 balls, hitting three fours and a six but injured his shoulder while going for a catch in the difficult.