What people are talking about is all rubbish. The wicket is still very good for batting. In those circumstances, it was not so difficult for England to play 5-6 sessions and make 450 score. Once bowlers get tired, it would have made things even difficult. In fact, if KP had survived, he would have ruthlessly attcked our tired bowlers and England would have made 500 runs. In those circumstances, India would have required 200 odd runs from 40-50 overs. This means India could have either lost the wickets in run chase or play negatively to draw the match. So, playing on the 4th day was better than playing on the final day. Although, India lost quick wickets, it never looked difficult to play on day 4. It was only carless and over confident batting from Indian players that forced us to play slowly.
"Follow On" is a good option only when the wicket suites your bowler and there is virtual guarantee that you don't have to bat again. This is not the first time, India didn't give follow on. Ganguly also took same decision against Aus. Aus gave a follow on to India and had lost the match. So, even Eng/Aus didn't give "follow on" in many cases. I think it really doesn't matter much. These cheap TV channels make fuss out of anything, just for TRP.
The only unfortunate thing is India unnecessarily lost quick wickets and were forced to play slowly. This means, Indian bowlers may not get enough time to bowl Eng team out. Let's hope that the wicket helps Kumble and India win this mat
RE:Good decision
by Bhogavilli on Aug 14, 2007 02:17 AM
With this negetive decision Mr.Dravid and all who support this decision implies pessimistic character .You no longer can be a leader ...a leader is one who believes in his team even if his team is weaker than opposition ........With this kind od tactics and negetive mind he can no longer lead India (who ever might have given him advice it is his responsibility ......please drop your hat and hand over to someone else )
Dravid is unfit to be a captain..He doesn't have the aggression and the killer instinct to crush the opposition. Scoring 650 odd runs in the first innnings and still fearing to enforce a follow on clearly shows his weak leadership abilities. He may be a great batsman..or a good individual but not quite good enough to be the captain of this indian squad. Its because of him, now the match is heading towards a pale draw which would otherwise be a great win.
Dravid..Come on boy! Time has come..U have played enough and have done a lot to Indian cricket...Its time to leave buddy! atleast for the sake of this team! Selectors...Take a note
RE:Dravid...hahaha
by Abhay T on Aug 13, 2007 05:02 PM
This is ridiculous, if India could take wickets it can do this today as well. I think there are too many myths about follow on. It makes sense to enforce a follow on when wicket suites you very well and your bowlers are really thretening. Its better to give them a diffcult task of levelling the series and if the pitch helps spinners on last day, we can win the match
RE:Dravid...hahaha
by Bhogavilli on Aug 14, 2007 02:19 AM
With this negetive decision Mr.Dravid and all who support this decision implies pessimistic character .You no longer can be a leader ...a leader is one who believes in his team even if his team is weaker than opposition ........With this kind od tactics and negetive mind he can no longer lead India (who ever might have given him advice it is his responsibility ......please drop your hat and hand over to someone else )
The most unlucky batsman on the tour so far has roared yesterday.....we were able to see vintage ganguly yesterday Dada....at his best....tremendous cover drives on show when dravid was struggling at the other end....sachin was clean bowled...the two most under-rated players have rescued India from further blemishes Ganguly and Laxman they are.....gud luck to both of u guys....u r here to stay.....ppl who always talk that they must be removed from the team...pls keep their mouths shut
RE:Dada and Laxman
by Hyderbad on Aug 13, 2007 03:31 PM
Dravid played many such Inng whe Dada was Captin that time we won credit was give to Dada, Now it Dravid turn i THINK.
Dravid decision is right First and foremost thing is that india should win the series which is the ultimate aim. India should never give any chance of victory to england. It is very difficult to bat on final day. most people post bullshit messages based on poor knownledge about cricket. Shame on such guys
RE:dravid decision
by siva k on Aug 13, 2007 03:55 PM
Good Joke buddy, Imagine if Dravid forced England to follow on.....fine dem England have to options either go for win or draw dey can not efford to loose....so if dey go for kill dey will surely loose wickets(dere will be lot of pressure on dem) Even if dey go for kill...if dey play one whole day dey may have scored 350, with just 30 runs lead..can dey efford to declare? Answer will be absolutely no...so dey have to bat atleast 2 sessions or least case 1 1/2 sessions to to build up considerable lead......so cant India bat for atleast 2 sessions to save the Game....Dravid widely regarded as the wall(do he feel he has holes in dat wall)...what is dis absolutely rubbish...just lack of faith. Look at the way Tendulkar and Dravid has played........just refresh your memory wen india has to save the test match in deir last tour of south africa.....Dravid and Sachin has done d same....did dey succeed in doing that....on both occassions it was Ganguly who has played a fluent innings.....Even in the situations wen dravid has saved the test matches...Dravid has managed fluent innings rather dan worst innings like this...what happend to his mind?
Sure Guys the ball is in England side now...I mean today even if England loose or make this draw...there wont be no use for them..instead they will try to win the match by playing as a one day match...still they have got 540 balls...they are in need of Just 444 Runs only...Sure its achivable only....sure Today all the England players..having Good mindset to play good Game with big Knocks...they have got good players like STRUSS,VAUGHAN,Coolingwoon,Pieterson...
Sure Indian bowlers Should understand the conditions and they really should bowl well else...England will Win the Match easily. Cheers to Both the TEAMS...lets have a good game of cricket today..
think Dravid taken that decision for three reason(Only what i think as per my little understanding): 1.India,s main striker(Zaheer)was not fully fit as we saw yesterday...he required some time Rejuvenate himself. 2.He dont want to bat on the 5th day of the Test. 3. He was quite Apprehended about the batting...even if have to chase a meager total of 150 or so. But we should keep faith on our guys and hope for india's win.
RE:Dravid was right>>>>>>
by siva k on Aug 13, 2007 03:54 PM
Good Joke buddy, Imagine if Dravid forced England to follow on.....fine dem England have to options either go for win or draw dey can not efford to loose....so if dey go for kill dey will surely loose wickets(dere will be lot of pressure on dem) Even if dey go for kill...if dey play one whole day dey may have scored 350, with just 30 runs lead..can dey efford to declare? Answer will be absolutely no...so dey have to bat atleast 2 sessions or least case 1 1/2 sessions to to build up considerable lead......so cant India bat for atleast 2 sessions to save the Game....Dravid widely regarded as the wall(do he feel he has holes in dat wall)...what is dis absolutely rubbish...just lack of faith. Look at the way Tendulkar and Dravid has played........just refresh your memory wen india has to save the test match in deir last tour of south africa.....Dravid and Sachin has done d same....did dey succeed in doing that....on both occassions it was Ganguly who has played a fluent innings.....Even in the situations wen dravid has saved the test matches...Dravid has managed fluent innings rather dan worst innings like this...what happend to his mind?
Dont take this all remarks in your hart, Before these FOUR Masters enter in the cricket arena, this play not became national play for India. Those Ex Cricketers remarks them or criticised them -- I want to know their calibers. Yes, with dur respect all 80s Cricketer I can say 90s cricreters creat more interest and boom cricket in India and Four Cricketer like SACHIN SAURAV DRAVID & LAXMAN are the real Hero for new INDIA. if You see the behaviour, attachment, and their body Language you will also definitely say DRAVID IS REALLY WORST AND MEAN MINDED FELLOW.... we cant remember the differences between South- North-East or West in Sourav era.. Oh God again it has started...
With a name like Dravid,he has no chance.The Northies,the Mumbai gang and the Bengal babus will spew hate.It is better Dravid steps down and concentrates on his batting.Never mind that he has rebuilt a broken team of primadonnas larger than their boots to a series win against England in England.Never mind that he has rebuilt a pace attack that counts.Never mind the Trent Bridge win.Nothing matters except that your head has to be on a platter.
RE:Re:With a name like Dravid
by Sridhar S on Aug 13, 2007 03:01 PM
Hey Bosco, Justify only the decision not to allow follow on. Come out of blindness of supporting Dravid even after his making 12 in 96 balls. Is it Captain's knock? A sure win is turned to a mere draw, is it good captaincy?
RE:Re:With a name like Dravid
by radio mirchi on Aug 13, 2007 03:02 PM
Yes John These are the racists shits who will always pounce on Dravid. Whenever they see a South Indian they get jealous and start spitting venom. What a pity
