I think we should come to grips that all of these are fixed. The 3 test series is 1-1 draw. The very fact that BCCI increased the number of ODIs from 5 to 6 in guise of acquiescing to Pak board to make the teams play test at Ahmedabad, makes me wonder that the ODI series will end up 3-3. Now with Ganguly being out of batting form, despite giving a warning for slow over rate in 3rd ODI, the over rate was slow in 4th. He was given 6 match suspension as a result. BCCI and Ganguly will appeal, the penalty will be reduced from 6 to say 2, 3 or 4 (since India next is scheudled to play mighty B'Desh, I think). THis is a graceful way of keeping Ganguly out of the next 2 ODIs (as the results of remaining are fixed with each team splitting). I am curious to find out if India will win in Delhi therby thumping the nose of Mush (though he may not watch the entire game). As part of peace process, no team would come out on top of the other. ALso readers, please read Asish Mangotra's article, Singling out the losing cause and think if Ganguly is such good strategist and team India think tank is so intelligent (??), why we lost 4th ODI???
I have know Saurabh for long.......and i m really sad at the hypocritical behaviour of the majority Indian fans...This is the person who has changed the face of Indian team..and now instead of supporting him in his bad time we are just trying to dethrone him..anyway..life is funny...tmrow u may face the same thing in ur job..ur business.may god be with u all...
before we speak on such subjects as 'whether ganguly has to play or not', let's ponder over the ROOT CAUSE.i feel the real culprit is Dalmia and BCCI practices.
if we observe closely, the style of Dalmia and Ganguly is quite close and similar. Mr dalmia assumes the role of a super power and known for his dictatorial policies and arrogance. similarly, ganguly is known for his aggressive style of functioning and he backs only those players whom he likes. FAvourites - Yuvaraj, Bhajji, Zaheer... non-FAvourites - Laxman, Kumble...
similary, Dalmia is the SAVIER of ganguly.
if we observe closely - time and again Laxman proved his worth and class. but, never got his due. and it is Ganguly who unsettles laxman time and again. same is the case with Kumble,being an accomplished bowler,he never got his due.
final word: Let ganguly face the consequences of his deeds, let him learn his lessons and get his disciplined act together. I feel BCCI or Dalmia coming to the rescue of Ganguly, is quite unhealthy, let ganguly un-learn certain grey areas.
the functioning of BCCI is partican and professionalism is gravely misssing, it is functioning as a POLITICAL PARTY
There is no justification of keeping Ganguly in the team. He has been a terrible non-performer. DO NOT GO ON HISTORY. Go on what the current situation and performance. Going on history will bring the greatest like Bradman, Gavaskar, Kapil, Botham etc.etc. He has been a LUCKY captain NOT A GOOD CAPTAIN.
