Controversial!
The word can best describe the Australian.
If his not-so-good relationship with Shane Warne made headlines during his stint with the national side even as they won virtually everything, his controversial 'multiple-captain theory' initiated an unnecessary debate ahead of the second edition.
His Kolkata side had been one of the biggest disappointments in the inaugural edition and while looking at their shortcomings, Buchanan, one of the most successful coaches, worked out an unprecedented game plan.
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His theory for the T20 format closely followed one of economics' basic theories -- the division of labour -- read his side having four captains, a new captain for every match.
The new theory elicited criticism from the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar and Warne, and was eventually not followed.
Besides, there was mayhem in Kolkata, where emotions run high vis-a-vis sport.
But Buchanan had a final say when he replaced Sourav Ganguly with destructive New Zealand keeper-batsman Brendon McCullum.
Knight Riders have made a disastrous start to the second edition of the tournament and McCullum, who still holds the record for the best innings in an IPL match (158 not out against Bangalore), is struggling to cope with the new responsibility.
There are even talks of owner Shah Rukh Khan looking to sell the team.
Things are certainly not going well for Buchanan.
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