1) yuvi failing to fire at crucial times 2) sachin/savurav failing to give a century 3) wall collapsing without a good run scroed 4) indian spin outplayed by aussies, forget the turbanator of 2001 he's going for big runs all around the park. 5) batsmen and bowlers not firing to complete the crucial moments for victory.
Yuvi come on man 6 sixes are past now its time to show some mettle, you're the future and man you should be an example, is this the way you bat?
In a country where seniority is right (look at our government and the bureaucracy), the big three have done everything to be asked the question: why are you in the team?
They dont have a birth right, nor does the country owe them anything. Yu have not left gracefully, and wilkl do so gracelessly under pressure.
As the people of India, we have to sack these guys, expecting them to leave is stupid, and the Selection committee does not have the balls to act right.
So, cricket fans: shout aloud and vote for their exit. India will start playing cricket with character...today these three guys ensure that there is none whatsoever, with their weak legs, hole-in-the-wall and one shameless player who plays for himself and his records.
Bring back Sreesanth! Ausies get tensed up even if he conducts himself and sports a smile!
What's the use of so called `sound' technique, if it is not yielding any results? Don't you think 44 runs from 5 consecutive matches means, Dravid is struggling? Give him a break! Break will do him a lot good. The rotation policy does two good things by itself. It avoids early burnup due to playing excessive cricket and gives fair chances to those waiting for their turns. Afterall, Team India cap is nobody's birth right. You need to have it in you and perform to don India colours. It's not bestowed to someone based on past laurels! There's no room for emotions and sentiments here. Dravid has become a burden, a liability to the team now. Should we give chance for another five matches for him to strike form?
My Team will be :
1. Saurav / Sehwag 2. Sachin 3. Uthappa 4. Yuvaraj 5. Badrinath 6. Dhoni 7. Irfan Pathan 8. Murali Karthik 9. Harbhajan 10. R.P. Singh 11. Sreesanth (Ausies get tensed at the very sight of him and commit mistakes) 12. Dinesh Karthik
RE:Isn't it time for Zaheer to perform?
by Ifear paceman on Oct 13, 2007 06:11 PM
ODI Runs by experienced Two and Half batsman in Calender year 2007
scores against minnows and masala matches
Dravid 95 in 6 matches at an average of 31.66 Sachin 68 in 3 matches at an average of 34 Saurav 348 in 5 matches average of 87
Now scores against quality opposition
Dravid 708 runs in 22 matches at an average of 41.64 Sachin 879 runs in 21 matches at an average of 43.95 Saurav 676 runs in 19 matches at an average of 37.55 the worst amongst two and half experienced players.
Dravid Overall strike rate is nice 82.36 Sachin Overall strike rate is handsome 85.24 Saurav overall strike rate is poor 72.73
What a great wisdom by Ganguly to increase averages at poor strike rate very very slowly, as per ODI dtandards
Here is detailed scores of Ganguly very very great Ganguly against minnows and masala matches
66 v BD at Port of Spain 89 v Ber at Port of Spain 32 v Afr masala match at Bangalore 88 v Afr masala match at Chennai 73* v Ire at Belfast Just great Dada is greatest king against minnows ...... And you wish to drop Dravid... Ha....ha....ha...
RE:Isn't it time for Zaheer to perform?
by Prithwish Sarkar on Oct 14, 2007 10:12 AM
Stop talking nonsense...look at career of these players ...Ganguly has far superior ODI record than Dravid ...the 'Chappell boot-licker'
Saurav Ganguli's was a stupid (unfortunate) run out. That started the collapse. Saurav-Sachin openers should have easily put on 100 - 120 runs partnership. And India would have won. Unfortunately, Saurav's run out shattered everyones psyche. No body is to be blamed. What has happened has happened. Do not play Rahul any more. He is a "scared" batsman. Play well and win the next two ODI's and level the series. Good luck Dhoni!
RE:THE COLLAPSE - 5TH ODI
by Bango Khota on Oct 13, 2007 09:21 AM
It is batsman call when ball is hit at midwicket. In eye sight of batsman. Did he gave a call? clesr no call He ran without seeing non striker's response. Non striker always take two three step start don%u2019t confuse that with a run call. When returning a dive would have saved him. He did not do that either.. How can we expect dive from Ganguly?
Pleasing everyone is a good thing when you are winning. When things are not going your way, you should step up and admonish your "boys". That would be correct leadership.
RE:How do the majority opine?
by Starwar on Oct 14, 2007 02:56 AM
I agree..Dravid should be sent out of team immediately...as part of the youth policy his mentor Chappell had introduced to retire senior players ... Dravid should be shown no sympathy as he deserves none...Two year back Dravid betrayed trust of Ganguly,Zaheer and Sachin when he allied with Chappell to get post of captain....
What's the use of so called `sound' technique, if it is not yielding any results? Don't you think 44 runs from 5 consecutive matches means, Dravid is struggling? Give him a break! Break will do him a lot good. The rotation policy does two good things by itself. It avoids early burnup due to playing excessive cricket and gives fair chances to those waiting for their turns. Afterall, Team India cap is nobody's birth right. You need to have it in you and perform to don India colours. It's not bestowed to someone based on past laurels! There's no room for emotions and sentiments here. Dravid has become a burden, a liability to the team now. Should we give chance for another five matches for him to strike form?
My Team will be :
1. Saurav / Sehwag 2. Sachin 3. Uthappa 4. Yuvaraj 5. Badrinath 6. Dhoni 7. Irfan Pathan 8. Murali Karthik 9. Harbhajan 10. R.P. Singh 11. Sreesanth (Ausies get tensed at the very sight of him and commit mistakes) 12. Dinesh Karthik
RE:The `wall' is dilapidated...
by Bango Khota on Oct 13, 2007 09:17 AM
What is use of sound technoque?
ODI Runs by experienced Two and Half batsman in Calender year 2007
scores against minnows and masala matches
Dravid 95 in 6 matches at an average of 31.66 Sachin 68 in 3 matches at an average of 34 Saurav 348 in 5 matches average of 87
Now scores against quality opposition
Dravid 708 runs in 22 matches at an average of 41.64 Sachin 879 runs in 21 matches at an average of 43.95 Saurav 676 runs in 19 matches at an average of 37.55 the worst amongst two and half experienced players.
Dravid Overall strike rate is nice 82.36 Sachin Overall strike rate is handsome 85.24 Saurav overall strike rate is poor 72.73
What a great wisdom by Ganguly to increase averages at poor strike rate very very slowly, as per ODI dtandards
Here is detailed scores of Ganguly very very great Ganguly against minnows and masala matches
66 v BD at Port of Spain 89 v Ber at Port of Spain 32 v Afr masala match at Bangalore 88 v Afr masala match at Chennai 73* v Ire at Belfast Just great Dada is greatest king against minnows for Bongs...... And as a Bong you wish to drop Dravid... Ha....ha....ha...
BTW Ganguly had bad performance for two years compared to Dravid 3 matches...
RE:The `wall' is dilapidated...
by Starwar on Oct 14, 2007 02:59 AM
Stop talking nonsense...look at career of these players ...Ganguly has far superior ODI record than the 'Chappell boot-licker' hailing from Bangalore
