New Delhi, June 22:

Amarnath supported coach Gary Kirsten views on India`s defeat but refused to measure skills of Indian players on the Twenty20 yardstick.India failed to defend their title after being knocked out at the Super Eight stage and it was revealed five key players including skipper MS Dhoni carried injuries to the mega event.

The former cricketer questioned the timing of Indian Premier League ahead of the World Cup."Half of the team was not fit in the World Cup so how can you expect them to win? It was not IPL, it was international cricket. Playing for the country is of utmost importance so better planning would have helped in avoiding those injuries," Amarnath said.

"You cannot evaluate a player`s talent on the basis of performance in Twenty20. It`s a matter of 20 overs and the game could go either way. A judgement cannot be passed after defeat or victory in just one tournament," he said.

Amarnath was also baffled with the scheduling of the short West Indies tour which he feels lacks sense and utter waste of time.

"I dont think so that team will be benefitted in any way by playing four one-dayers in West Indies. It`s all wastage of time. It needs a better planning in future so that the issue of players` fatigue does not arise," the former all-rounder said.

India will play a four-match one-day series in the Caribbean, starting June 26.Amarnath also backed Dhoni, who has been facing criticism from all quarters after India`s pathetic show in England.

"Dhoni is a fantastic captain. He has given good results. Many a times his experiments have paid off and this time it was not the case. There is no need to question his leadership and tactics."Amarnath did not react to Pakistan`s World Cup win saying "I do not want to comment on Pakistan cricket."