Sachin has always been the mild and sober ambassador of the game hardly into any controversy ever. Saachin Tendulkar, The original and real Master Blaster. genius think the way that some other people cannot think. You have to give geniuses the room because they know the game better than anyone else. He has got fantastic character. If you have mental strength, half your battle is won. Then you just need certain skills to take you through. Sachin is blessed with both. When you combine mental strength with character you get a fighter- a strong desire, technique and the will to play the game in the right spirit. Sachin is a combination of both and that is explosive. His adrenaline pumps strongly when he walks out to bat with the noise of the crowds. You can%u2019t hear yourself think with that noise. If he was limited, he would score more double-centuries and even a couple of triple tons. From the moment he arrives at the crease you know something is going to happen. He loves to dominate and take the game to the opposition. His stroke-play has made him popular with crowds around the world, that is why he plays better away from home. He has been a doyen to the game. Given the adulation and the expectations, he has carried himself in an exemplary manner. %u201CSachin%u2019s strength is his focus. He decides what is good for his game. Once you are focused, half the battle is won. The gift that he has is rare %u2013 not everyone has it. But he has not frittered it away.
RE:DHONI IS LUKCY TO HAVE SACHIN IN HIS TEAM
by Ashish Kumar on Feb 27, 2008 08:01 PM
I agree with you. Sachin is much greater than other famous names of Indian cricket. Dhoni is indeed lucky to have him in his side because such great players are not born every day.As it often happens, at this height a person becomes lonely and loses motivation to keep performing at the optimum level, befitting his capability. I give credit to Dhoni for deftly handling this senior pro to inspire him to perform without insulting him and quickly criticizing his critics such as Sanjay Manjarekar. Like an Arabian race horse who is lucky if he gets a good handler for giving his best performance, Sachin also is lucky that he has a bindas captain like Dhoni who is getting the best out of him. Now that Sachin is roaring again, likes of Brett Lee will look for cover. I expect Team India to lift the CB Cup.
Sachin always keeps the opposition guessing. Kapil Dev, Gavaskar, Vengsarkar, Azhar, Dravid, Laxman, Ganguly are match-winners, but Sachin is greater than them because whether he scores or not, he keeps the opposition on their toes. The very fear of the rival bowlers makes Sachin a match-winner. Tendulkar holds the record for winning the maximum `Man of the Match' awards in one-day internationals. India has won almost 80 per cent of the one-dayers in which Sachin has scored a century. Sachin is an emperor in world cricket. Tendulkar has shone as the one man gladiator for India. SOMEONE once said "an expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until he knows everything about nothing". The same applies to those experts who have conferred upon themselves the right to come hard upon someone who I would term a national asset. Tendulkar outweighs statistics and numbers. That is reflected in his altruistic and dedicated batting which thoroughly impresses even my granny. Tendulkar is a match-winner, although in a team of 11 when everyone gives his best it would be an overstatement, but the number of times that Sachin has put India within sniffing distance of a victory is a sign of his class and commitment. s it because he has not won any one-day finals in the last few years? But how many of these finals would we have reached but for Sachin? Does it not take a match-winner to win the matches which take us to the final?
RE:SACHIN IS A GENUINE MATCH WINNER
by Ashish Kumar on Feb 27, 2008 08:00 PM
I agree with you. Sachin is much greater than other famous names of Indian cricket. Dhoni is indeed lucky to have him in his side because such great players are not born every day.As it often happens, at this height a person becomes lonely and loses motivation to keep performing at the optimum level, befitting his capability. I give credit to Dhoni for deftly handling this senior pro to inspire him to perform without insulting him and quickly criticizing his critics such as Sanjay Manjarekar. Like an Arabian race horse who is lucky if he gets a good handler for giving his best performance, Sachin also is lucky that he has a bindas captain like Dhoni who is getting the best out of him. Now that Sachin is roaring again, likes of Brett Lee will look for cover. I expect Team India to lift the CB Cup.
WHENEVER Sachin Tendulkar wields the willow, the nation freezes. Considering this fact, the debate whether he is a watch-winner or not seems to be redundant. Today, when Sachin goes out to bat, he has over a billion people praying for him. So, whether he is a MATCH-WINNER or not, who cares: he is a HEART-WINNER. After all, the commitment shown by him over the last decade or so towards the overall game in general and the Indian team in particular has been exemplary. Just notice the vigour and intensity with which he runs between the wickets %u2014 attempting to convert singles into two's and three's %u2014 as if his very life depended on these runs! Why, he even put aside his father's death during the 1999 World Cup %u2014 to wear his beloved India colours, despite the opponents being the lowly Kenyans. What more can we ask of him? He is a genius no doubt and deserves laurels and accolades. achin is a match winner in his own right. It is not just because of his cricketing brilliance. Its because of his sheer presence, which motivates the players and also sends shock waves into the opposition. I still remember Shane Warne in Channel 9 recollecting his duels with Sachin. Nothing can unsettle this genius. He goes on and says for a player like Sachin "we need to work out many strategies to get him out". This is where Sachin becomes a match-winner.
Sachin always keeps the opposition guessing. Kapil Dev, Gavaskar, Vengsarkar, Azhar, Dravid, Laxman, Ganguly are match-winners, but Sachin is greater than them because whether he scores or not, he keeps the opposition on their toes. The very fear of the rival bowlers makes Sachin a match-winner. Tendulkar holds the record for winning the maximum `Man of the Match' awards in one-day internationals. India has won almost 80 per cent of the one-dayers in which Sachin has scored a century. Sachin is an emperor in world cricket. Tendulkar has shone as the one man gladiator for India. SOMEONE once said "an expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until he knows everything about nothing". The same applies to those experts who have conferred upon themselves the right to come hard upon someone who I would term a national asset. Tendulkar outweighs statistics and numbers. That is reflected in his altruistic and dedicated batting which thoroughly impresses even my granny. Tendulkar is a match-winner, although in a team of 11 when everyone gives his best it would be an overstatement, but the number of times that Sachin has put India within sniffing distance of a victory is a sign of his class and commitment. s it because he has not won any one-day finals in the last few years? But how many of these finals would we have reached but for Sachin? Does it not take a match-winner to win the matches which take us to the final?
RE:Why Sachin is a match winner
by Ashish Kumar on Feb 27, 2008 11:17 AM
I agree with you. Sachin is much greater than other famous names of Indian cricket. As it often happens, at this height a person becomes lonely and loses motivation to keep performing at the optimum level, befitting his capability. I give credit to Dhoni for deftly handling this senior pro to inspire him to perform without insulting him and quickly criticizing his critics such as Sanjay Manjarekar . Now that Sachin is roaring again, likes of Brett Lee will look for cover. I expect Team India to lift the CB Cup.
WHENEVER Sachin Tendulkar wields the willow, the nation freezes. Considering this fact, the debate whether he is a watch-winner or not seems to be redundant. Today, when Sachin goes out to bat, he has over a billion people praying for him. So, whether he is a MATCH-WINNER or not, who cares: he is a HEART-WINNER. After all, the commitment shown by him over the last decade or so towards the overall game in general and the Indian team in particular has been exemplary. Just notice the vigour and intensity with which he runs between the wickets %u2014 attempting to convert singles into two's and three's %u2014 as if his very life depended on these runs! Why, he even put aside his father's death during the 1999 World Cup %u2014 to wear his beloved India colours, despite the opponents being the lowly Kenyans. What more can we ask of him? He is a genius no doubt and deserves laurels and accolades. achin is a match winner in his own right. It is not just because of his cricketing brilliance. Its because of his sheer presence, which motivates the players and also sends shock waves into the opposition. I still remember Shane Warne in Channel 9 recollecting his duels with Sachin. Nothing can unsettle this genius. He goes on and says for a player like Sachin "we need to work out many strategies to get him out". This is where Sachin becomes a match-winner.
RE:Why Sachin is a match winner
by sunilkumar mishra on Feb 27, 2008 11:13 AM
Debate aside well written one in praise of the Sachin, whether u like it or not, no matter, u cannot ignore him because he has wrested himself in the psyche of the millions of fans and even critics who want him to be calling it a day and paving way for the younger lot for the future of the Indian cricket, but then even the shouts for that sound very feeble and mild unlike in the case of Dravids or Gangulys
RE:dhobi's so-called success with the glove
by Ashish Kumar on Feb 27, 2008 10:34 AM
I find some of his mindless critic repeatedly address him as DHOBI. This is an obscene and casteist remark, completely against the ethos of modern India. Such comments should be avoided. i am reminded of a quote from a book I read in school days: Mool janana bada kathin hai nadiyon ka, veeron ka, Dhanush chhod kya aur gotra hota hai randhiron ka.
Many of the anti-Dhoni messages posted below are absolutely wrong and baseless in their logic and arguments, arising only perhaps out of a frustration at their own ignorance or inabilities or jealousy rather than based on any facts or figures.
Dhoni has played over 100 ODIs for India. Therefore any criticism of his technique or its ability to last is unfounded since it has lasted him well for over 100 ODIs.
Secondly, during these 100 ODIs, he has notched up THE BEST average (44 ) for any Indian batsman, beating even Sachin Tendulkar. Moreover, even his strike rate is better than Sachins and in the 90s.
Since he took over as Captain, there has been a sea-change in the attitude and fighting abilities of the team. Their winning average has increased tremendously, they have won the T20 WC, they have locked horns exceedingly credibly against Australia and come out in general with flying colours. They have risen to second in Test ranking and 4th in ODI rankings. All knowledgeable cricket commentators have nothing but praise for how he has handled the team.
Hence, quite plainly, Dhoni is one of the best things that has happened to Indian Cricket for a long time, and anyone saying anything to the contrary does not know his left you-know-what from his right.
RE:Absolutely wrong criticism
by Ramesh Bhandari on Feb 27, 2008 03:05 AM
Dhoni's avg. does not give you the correct picture, compare total runs with either sachin or Saurav, even Mitchel Johnson has an avg. in 90s in test cricket that does not make him Bradman. Moreover, Dhoni has attitude that is not healthy for the team. Droping Sehwag is like a crime, he would even make an Australian team (according to experts in Australia - if you listen to channel 9 commentary). If you are talking about test ranking is only due to the veteran batsman of India, he technique was fully exposed in the just concluded test series. I can't resist thinking about Irfan Pathan drawing comparison with Dhoni, both had reached peak and while pathan learned hard way on what it takes to survive for long term, Dhoni, I am afraid will fall in the hole where no on one will be there to pick him up. So I guess let him enjoy while it lasts!
To finally add, he is no more the hard hitting batsman that brough him to the limelight, he is more like Dravid minus Dravid's incredible technique.
Credit of win in T20 should go to Yuvi and Pathan, Dhoni was just the lucky captain, like once Azar was when sachin kept on performing each day in the office (last decade)
so hold on your comment and time will tell where he will end up.
RE:RE:Absolutely wrong criticism
by Calspadeaspade on Feb 27, 2008 06:46 AM
Well that goes for Ganguli also. A captain is only as good as his team. When ganguli was captain you had all the players in best form. Now batsmen are young and slowly gaining ground. Dhoni is constatntly learning. He has improved his WC. His batting will also improve. He did not throw his wicket like Yuvi did in these ODIs. That is why you did not see those smash hits.
RE:Absolutely wrong criticism
by Calspadeaspade on Feb 27, 2008 06:41 AM
Dhoni is a match winner. He won world cup 20/20. He has good chance to win this ODI in Australia also. he has done this with youngsters and out of form seniors ( Sachin and shewag and Yuvi) His win against Australia and srilanka he contributed at least 50 in both. Even in the matches that were lost he showed lot of grit not to lose too badly. He has done all this in Australia with out even having a good coach. Dont forget when Ganguli was captain he had the help og coach John wright and lot of credit should also be given to John for what ever we won. Dont let prejudice blind you and dim your logic. Flavor of the day is Dhoni now.
RE:Absolutely wrong criticism
by Ashish Kumar on Feb 27, 2008 10:29 AM
Dhoni is a master craftsman. He selected players like Sahwag and Sri Santh in the match against Australia, knowing full well that even his choicest XI could not have assured a victory. If these players had succeeded, his purpose (of entering finals) would have been served. On the other hand if they had failed, as they indeed did, he got the justification of dropping them and selecting the team he actually wanted. He thus cleverly neutralized the pressure groups. In the mean while he also served a kind of notice to Sachin Tendulkar the sleeping giant of Indian cricket. Sachin is like a great poet of cricket. He composes symphony only when he is inspired and not for trivial reasons such as state of the team in a particular match or the immediate requirement. Batsmen who play according to circumstances can be compared with Bollwood song writers who write as per directions of film makers. Great poets like Keats and Wordsworth write only when they are inspired. For an inspired Sachin, bowlers like Brett Lee are insignificant entities. Dhoni has managed to inspire this sleeping giant. With Sachin roaring again, the team India is best equipped for the finals. God willing, team India will lift the Trophy. I find some of his mindless critic repeatedly address him as DHOBI. This is an obscene and csteist remark, completely against the ethos of modern India. Such comments should be avoided. i am reminded of a quote from a book I read in school days: Mool janana bada kathin hai naditon
RE:RE:Absolutely wrong criticism
by Ashish Kumar on Feb 27, 2008 10:31 AM
Soory, for reason the quote did not appear fully. It goes like this: Mool janana bada kathin hai nadiyon, ka veero ka,
Dhanush chhod kya aur gotra hota hai randhiron ka.
From the body language of Srilankans (smiling murali with broken tooth), pressureless jayawardene, sangakara, sloppy fielding by almost everyone, lazy bowling malinga... a big news a sneaked just that a HUGE AMOUNT has been transferred from the Union Territory of India to Srilankar Cricket Board just now for letting Indians onto Finals.
By this, Srilankas get the benefit of funds and indians can relish reaching Finals though they would get hammered in the Finals.
RE:Lots of MONEY, my dear gentlemen, Lots of MONEY
by Arindam Sarkar on Feb 26, 2008 10:13 PM
Very Good, when India wins it is got-up, and when they lose they are good for nothing.
I think, you guys always want India to lose so that you can vent out your frustrations by abusing them..
RE:Lots of MONEY, my dear gentlemen, Lots of MONEY
by Ashish Kumar on Feb 26, 2008 05:45 PM
I expect to hear similar statement from u after India lifts the CB Cup.
Dhoni is a master craftsman. He selected players like Sahwag and Sri Santh in the match against Australia, knowing full well that even his choicest XI could not have assured a victory. If these players had succeeded, his purpose (of entering finals) would have been served. On the other hand if they had failed, as they indeed did, he got the justification of dropping them and selecting the team he actually wanted. He thus cleverly neutralized the pressure groups. In the mean while he also served a kind of notice to Sachin Tendulkar the sleeping giant of Indian cricket. Sachin is like a great poet of cricket. He composes symphony only when he is inspired and not for trivial reasons such as state of the team in a particular match or the immediate requirement. Batsmen who play according to circumstances can be compared with Bollwood song writers who write as per directions of film makers. Great poets like Keats and Wordsworth write only when they are inspired. For an inspired Sachin, bowlers like Brett Lee are insignificant entities. Dhoni has managed to inspire this sleeping giant. With Sachin roaring again, the team India is best equipped for the finals. God willing team India will lift the Trophy.
