Here's some respite for coach Duncan Fletcher, who is facing severe criticism for India's successive debacles. Former India skipper Rahul Dravid has come out in defence of the beleaguered Fletcher.


India's coach Duncan Fletcher (right) speaks with Rahul Dravid during a practice session at Wankhede Stadium on November 21, 2011. Pic/AFP 

"Sometimes the role of a coach is overrated and overstated. I really want to make the point clear so that sometimes we don't go overboard. The responsibility should always lie with the senior players as it's their team.