i strongly emphasize that ganguly shouldnt have made a direct statement as Tendulkar needs to fire, rather he could have some diplimacy spoken into it, like "i am expecting few other players to join the firing squad". Taking names is kinda odd and should be avoided at all times.
From the stats shown on Rediff it's seen that only bowlers have worst batting avg. than Sachin. He is expected to play big innings this time. I wish some ausie bowler talks rubbish about his. and challanges him. Remember what he did with Cadadick,Akhtar etc in WC 2003