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NEWS India-Sri Lanka ODI Series 2006> Time not yet ripe for contract review: Chappell 20th Aug 2006  22.59 IST By Agencies   Greg Chappell today sought to scotch media reports that he was a strong contender for taking over as Australian coach, saying he was committed to the job with the Indian cricket team and the time had not yet come to review his contract. "Coaching the Indian team is the biggest challenge in cricket and I have not only stood upto the challenges that comes with this job but also enjoyed," Chappell told reporters in Colombo. "I am indeed grateful to receive the affection of the millions of people who follow the game so closely in this country, and the loyalty and commitment shown by skipper Rahul Dravid and other players including seniors like Sachin Tendulkar . "And I believe that when the time is right, the BCCI and President (Sharad) Pawar will sit down with me and talk about it (his job as Indian coach)," Chappell said reading out from a prepared statement. Chappell chose to clarify his position following reports that he was one of the contenders to take over from John Buchanan as the coach of the Australian team after the World Cup. The 57-year-old former Australian captain was appointed by the BCCI for a two-year term in last May 2005 and a decision on extending the contract would be taken after the World Cup. Also View In-Depth Coverage: India-Sri Lanka ODI Series 2006 Team Page: India Team Page: Sri Lanka

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