sachin isa tremendous player he has scored more than 10000 runs in ODI. how we can say that heis not a good player to stay in indian team. every player has limitations but he has proved all the times that he is a good cricketer and can score as well as.
RE:sachin's performance
by on Jan 29, 2007 02:25 PM
Even ganguly had scored more than 10000 runs when he was shown the door. Why can't sachin be shown the door now that he is not performing? How long are you going to cling on to old records and reputations? He has not delivered for the past 2 years now. The worst thing is that he doesn't have a speck of shame in him to own his failure and make way for someone else.
RE:sachin's performance
by on Jan 29, 2007 02:23 PM
Even ganguly had scored more than 10000 runs when he was shown the door. Why can't sachin be shown the door now that he is not performing? How long are you going to cling on to old records and reputations? He has not delivered for the past 2 years now. The worst thing is that he doesn't have a speck of shame in him to own his failure and make way for someone else.
RE:sachin's performance
by on Jan 29, 2007 02:23 PM
Even ganguly had scored more than 10000 runs when he was shown the door. Why can't sachin be shown the door now that he is not performing? How long are you going to cling on to old records and reputations? He has not delivered for the past 2 years now. The worst thing is that he doesn't have a speck of shame in him to own his failure and make way for someone else.
RE:sachin's performance
by on Jan 29, 2007 02:25 PM
Even ganguly had scored more than 10000 runs when he was shown the door. Why can't sachin be shown the door now that he is not performing? How long are you going to cling on to old records and reputations? He has not delivered for the past 2 years now. The worst thing is that he doesn't have a speck of shame in him to own his failure and make way for someone else.
RE:sachin's performance
by on Jan 29, 2007 02:25 PM
Even ganguly had scored more than 10000 runs when he was shown the door. Why can't sachin be shown the door now that he is not performing? How long are you going to cling on to old records and reputations? He has not delivered for the past 2 years now. The worst thing is that he doesn't have a speck of shame in him to own his failure and make way for someone else.
RE:RE:sachin's performance
by PULKIT GOEL on Jan 29, 2007 11:31 PM
We Indians really do not know how to respect or take care of our heroes. Whether it is a saint from the past, a freedom fighter, or a current icon in any industry. We seem to have a problem with successful people. We always are trying to bring down our current stars -- either it's suspicion or jealousy, or whatever other reason, after putting them on a pedestal ourselves! It's a fact.
Take the example of one of our all-time heroes and exemplary sportspersons -- on the field and off it -- Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. He has been forced to single-handedly take care of scoring runs for the past two decades --- not that he asked for the responsibility! Remember, this is a team game! We expect him to score a century each time he steps in to bat! He never claimed to be a "God", as some of us referred to him as in the past. Extremely talented, hard-working genius? Yes, he is all that and then some.
Well, the reason for me writing this article is that I heard all the so-called experts on TV/Newspapers calling for his head, along with many non-experts and the general public at large. So I was wondering if he was really in that bad of form, that he has to be dropped? I pulled up his stats along with all the other Indian batsman who have played at least five games during the 2006/2007 season (including the 3rd ODI against the West Indies in Chennai). Well among all the nine "batsmen", take a look at where the little master stands:
Sachin has played 14 games in all, at an average of almost 37 -- the best among all batsmen this season! His overall career average is almost 44. So, is he really out of form that warrants dropping him??
Then, let's take a look at the rest. Dhoni and Dravid are the only other players who have an average of above 30! And then look at the rest! No wonder India is such a pathetic team!
Now let's take a look at how the current world's top batsmen have been doing the last season.
The flavour of the day -- Ricky Ponting, the guy who has hit a purple patch, is just about the same average as Tendulkar. Instead, Sachin has scored more runs than him in the same number of games! You don't see Australians calling for Ricky Ponting's head to be dropped from their ODI team!! See all the other players' runs/averages.
Hussey has an average of 98! His average is highly inflated due to the fact he has been not out so many times, as he comes down the order. But he has scored almost 100 runs less than Tendulkar in the same number of games! And no, India has not played minnows like Kenya, Zimbabwe or Bangladesh the past season!
So my question is: Is Sachin Tendulkar so bad on current form that he needs to be kicked out?? Well, the above stats do not warrant that! Whether we like it or not, he is the best we have! He is a genius, and I personally feel that there are two reasons (assuming he is 100% fit), that he is not doing as well as we expect him to, these days.
First is the fact that he is told to be the "anchor" and cut out most of his aggressive strokes, as he is a senior player and the rest of the team should play around him and Dravid. Well Sachin is in the mould of Viv Richards -- their best form of defence is to attack! Secondly, I think, finally, the weight of the entire nations expectations, and his own, are cowing him down. It's probably getting to him mentally, and he really is under a lot of pressure. That's why, he tentatively prods (bringing the bat down late) and ends up getting lbw or caught inside the circle with half-hearted shots.
The so-called experts, all and sundry, are talking about how "bad" a batsman he is now, and the same impatient/unreasonable guys who are calling for his head will praise him if he scores a century the next game. The two games after that, if he "fails", it will start all over again.
Yes, Indians are emotional people. Remember that Sachin is an Indian too. A self-respecting one, at that. Don't hurt him so much that he decides to call it quits before his time!
RE:sachin's performance
by on Jan 29, 2007 02:25 PM
Even ganguly had scored more than 10000 runs when he was shown the door. Why can't sachin be shown the door now that he is not performing? How long are you going to cling on to old records and reputations? He has not delivered for the past 2 years now. The worst thing is that he doesn't have a speck of shame in him to own his failure and make way for someone else.
RE:sachin's performance
by on Jan 29, 2007 02:24 PM
Even ganguly had scored more than 10000 runs when he was shown the door. Why can't sachin be shown the door now that he is not performing? How long are you going to cling on to old records and reputations? He has not delivered for the past 2 years now. The worst thing is that he doesn't have a speck of shame in him to own his failure and make way for someone else.
Whenever sachin's poor form comesforth... donno y but people always compare him with ganguly. When these die hard fans of tendulkar say that ganguly cannot be compared to sachin because sachin is a player par exellence... then y this many dismal performances, yet a place in the team. and y comparisons with a player who is not of his calibre (at least they think so). I agree that Sachin is one of the best players produced by the cricketing fraternity all over the world. But he has to go back to the basics and come out winner, coz' he's just a 34yr old still.
Both tendulkar and ganguly were regularly failing in the outings. Ganguly had the shock treatment and has now come to terms. Though both have been our best assets till date.. offlate tendulkar's form is deteriorating more often. Hence he may also be given the same "ganguly treatment" for him to get back to the best... where he belongs exactly.
our selectors like other veteran players and cricket experts r scared to talk about his poor form. Sanjay manjrekar talked about that and he was critcised by everybody, same thing happened with Moin khan. but u people sincerely tell me how has he contributed after he was booed by mumbai's crowd at wankhede or manjrekar's or moin's comments I REPEAT AFTER THEIR COMMENTS.what special he has done to prove them wrong. We agree he is one of the greatest batsman india has ever produced but now time has come when he should seriously think about retiring gracefully.
Soon he shall emerge victor with highest number of ducks against each country. Earlier he used to play for himself at least. Now-a-days, its not the case even. Yet he is the most important player and an "inspirational spirit" for the youngsters... hahahha
'He is the best batsman in the world' praised by Don bradman.He has ability to do.But due to media pressure,he fails more times.If you see while Indian team on field,he gives more suggestion to bowler than captain.So we hope, will see a 16 age tendulkar again in rest of matches by G.Jenittan Zionnagar Tuticorin
Players like Sachin, Saurav and Dravid should themselves decide their time of dearture. If the non-performance of such players is due to physical injuries or incapacity, then there is no point in carrying on as a player. A non-performer only brings down his own lifetime averages. Public admiration turns into public hatred. Players of such stature must analyse their own play. If the fall of form is due to age and incapacity, they should declare their retirements themselves gracefully and should never wait for being kicked out or termed as villains after such events like world cup.
raj- Tendulker needs to be given more time in the middle, he will make his mark in the world cup. Maybe he's not motivated to perform anymore. When I watch him bat now, he doesn't seem hungry anymore. Before he would charge down crease and play more exciting shots. But I still think he is India's best batsman,ever him and azhar.
Indian players have enough talent to match the world's best in the business. And our cricket body is the richest in the world. talent infrastrucre is a deadly combo..is'nt it. But despite all these positive factors we could achieve sporadic successes in world cricket.. WHY? I can simply put it in one sentence..WE ARE HIGHLY EMOTIONAL, WHILE OTHERS ARE HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL...We want players in the team who are well past their prime..We want players from our regions/states/village/Panchayat...otherwise we will dare to manhandle team's coach, who, the poor thing, is trying his level best to teach his wards the basics of professionalism..Any way...our team will start to win..once Indian cricket is free from politics, regionalism, amatuerish attitude of players and the fans..Dear friends past is past. let's look into the future..The present sachin is not the one we've seen in the 90s.....I know telling this is a blasphemy in india...But we should accept it. Take Michael Bevan. The guy was undoubtly the best one-day player when his team axed him citing he is not in their scheme of things becuase age is not on his side..He had a healthy average around 53 when Cricket Australia took this decision..Then they've unearthed a pool of talented players like Hussey, clarke etc..and they were as brilliant as their predecessors...Just think of something similiar happening in India..NEVER...That's it..
