Dravid is a class act but I feel his ODI days are over. Hes no more the flamboyant batsman that he was 2 seasons ago. He makes too many basic technical errors nowadays and I don't see him bouncing back into the ODI team.. not now that Dhoni's young guns have shot out the aussies in their own backyard.
RE:a sad reality..
by ravi boppudi on Mar 13, 2008 08:04 PM
I agree with you Jay. That's a sad reality. But I'm hoping Dravid to prove me wrong. I too noticed too many flaws in his batting of late.
RE:a sad reality..
by Ramanjaneyulu Gandluri on Mar 14, 2008 11:35 AM
Mr. Jay,
Technical errors have crept in because he is not in a better frame of mind. These errors are not so grave that they cannot be sorted out. He is a gritty and determined batsman. Since he has the class, he will definately make a come back to ODIs. Despite the presence of all the youngsters, it was ultimately Sachin Tendulkar's knocks that have won us the Triseries. Rahul's importnace to the Team will definately be realized sooner than later.
In terms of technique and compactness, Tendulkar is the best. Technically he stands out as the best because of his ability to increase the pace at will. Sachin is perhaps only next to the Don. A complete batsman. He's the best in the business. Sachin is an attacker.He has an uncanny ability to come out on top under different circumstances and under different conditions, whether it is Test cricket or one-day internationals.He is a perfectly balanced batsman and knows perfectly well when to attack and when to play defensive cricket. He has developed the ability to treat bowlers all over the world with contempt and can destroy any attack with utmost ease.He's a phenomenon.He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner.The crowd always expects him to succeed and it is too much pressure on him.Technically, you can't fault Sachin. Seam or spin, fast or slow ? nothing is a problem. See the stillness of his head, his straight back-lift, the ease with which he played his shots and their wide range. The fact of the matter is that India still need Sachin in a big way. All this talk of the youngsters taking over is very foolish. The reason why Tendulkar is so important for the team is because of his ability to inspire others and make them perform under pressure.Cricketers like Sachin come once in a lifetime and I am privileged he is playing in my time.
RE:India Still need Sachin
by Kroor Singh on Mar 13, 2008 06:09 PM
I agree with whatever u say...but why the hell do u want to post the same shit on all the forum!
In terms of technique and compactness, Tendulkar is the best. Technically he stands out as the best because of his ability to increase the pace at will. Sachin is perhaps only next to the Don. A complete batsman. He's the best in the business. Sachin is an attacker.He has an uncanny ability to come out on top under different circumstances and under different conditions, whether it is Test cricket or one-day internationals.He is a perfectly balanced batsman and knows perfectly well when to attack and when to play defensive cricket. He has developed the ability to treat bowlers all over the world with contempt and can destroy any attack with utmost ease.He's a phenomenon.He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner.The crowd always expects him to succeed and it is too much pressure on him.Technically, you can't fault Sachin. Seam or spin, fast or slow ? nothing is a problem. See the stillness of his head, his straight back-lift, the ease with which he played his shots and their wide range. The fact of the matter is that India still need Sachin in a big way. All this talk of the youngsters taking over is very foolish. The reason why Tendulkar is so important for the team is because of his ability to inspire others and make them perform under pressure.Cricketers like Sachin come once in a lifetime and I am privileged he is playing in my time.
RE:India still need Sachin
by ravi boppudi on Mar 13, 2008 07:54 PM
hey sunil vyas, looks like you watched cricket only in 1990s which is the case with many and not many of us here might have watched cricket in the 70s and 60s. but still that should stop us from knowing some cricket trivia and some great cricketers. do you know who is called as black bradman? have you heard of the three Ws? have you heard of Sir Garfield Sobers? please don't bore us to death by spamming the board. Sachin is an excellent batsman. but comes no where close to some of the greats of yesteryears.
In terms of technique and compactness, Tendulkar is the best. Technically he stands out as the best because of his ability to increase the pace at will. Sachin is perhaps only next to the Don. A complete batsman. He's the best in the business. Sachin is an attacker.He has an uncanny ability to come out on top under different circumstances and under different conditions, whether it is Test cricket or one-day internationals.He is a perfectly balanced batsman and knows perfectly well when to attack and when to play defensive cricket. He has developed the ability to treat bowlers all over the world with contempt and can destroy any attack with utmost ease.He's a phenomenon.He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner.The crowd always expects him to succeed and it is too much pressure on him.Technically, you can't fault Sachin. Seam or spin, fast or slow ? nothing is a problem. See the stillness of his head, his straight back-lift, the ease with which he played his shots and their wide range. The fact of the matter is that India still need Sachin in a big way. All this talk of the youngsters taking over is very foolish. The reason why Tendulkar is so important for the team is because of his ability to inspire others and make them perform under pressure.Cricketers like Sachin come once in a lifetime and I am privileged he is playing in my time.
dravid definetly come back the odis.dont forget his achivements&match winning knocks.dont forget his batting play like critical conditions.so all the best for dravid upcoming test series&ipl.i pray for god.
RE:dravid come back odis
by on Mar 14, 2008 12:33 AM
by amitpatel Don't worry suman irrespective of Rahul making a comeback to ODI team or not, he will always be remembered by Cricket lovers and knowledgeable cricket lovers at that, as one amongst Three Best Ever Indian Batsman to have played the game of cricket other two being Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar.Quite a coincidence all three happen to be Maharastrians by birth.
