The good news is that we have a problem of a plenty! So much talent to test and only one Irani trophy and only one ROI team to squeeze them all in. Real pity! While in Delhi, the blokes get a better chance to get noticed; Nehra, Chopra...they better put all this good exposure to some use!
Re: Ojha is a good bowler....
by mahim on Sep 23, 2008 07:22 PM
the saddest part about our country is that selections take place on influence more than merit
Re: Ojha is a good bowler....
by Bhavik Shankar on Sep 23, 2008 08:15 PM
not really, since IPL selections have been more deserving. More players are getting opportunities.
Ojha will most likely play in board presedents IX see cricinfo.
Re: Ojha is a good bowler....
by True Indian on Sep 23, 2008 09:43 PM
Left arm orthodox bowler just bowling at same pace and line. He is no bright prospect but another predictable bowler
I am born and brought in Delhi and have all my life in this city and i see everybody playing cricket here all the time i have also travelled a lot across the whole of india and i see the same situation with cricket throughout the country the problem is that nobody has other sports in their interest or vocablourly except for people like me! and i am serious good to see cricket getting a kick every now and then
Re: To Sanjay
by sanjay on Sep 23, 2008 07:38 PM
yes ...that too senior boyz like to bat than bowl.Easier than the latter. Previously I asked boyz here how many of you can run 1500 mtrs in Double the time of World record. every body was mum but that makes them good critics of any sport on this earth. Coming to Australia they play so many games in hockey now we are nowhere near them. I read somewhere in Netherland only three villages have hockey grounds & players still they beat us. Frankly we dont have sports culture.
While agreeing that all good things have to come to an end, it would be worth noticing one hard fact. Its been ages since Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman and Ganguly entered the cricket scene. But how is it that not even one youngster has been able to remotely challenge their position in terms of performace so far..? Even in ODI's Sachin after 2 decades is still considered to be the best. Only Yuvraj seems to the one who can claim his spot that too in ODI'S. In tests, still there is hardly anyone who can stake a rightful claim. And this after so much of hype about cricket in media, youngsters devoting so much time, energy, money and resources towards training. In tests, only Sehwag can claim the same kind of success. So its not without reason that these people are still there without being challenged to their places. Still like to know the name of one younster who can claim to be a righful replacement...
Re: Lets face the truth guys....
by SimplyStraightforward on Sep 23, 2008 07:07 PM
Right Rajesh..This is one of the very sensible and thoughtful posts that I have seen in these forums.
Re: Lets face the truth guys....
by Guru on Sep 23, 2008 06:46 PM
None. Agreed. The Fab Four, even in their current form are still the Fab Four. good observation
Re: Lets face the truth guys....
by heaven on Sep 23, 2008 07:05 PM
Arey Shetty saab.....you dont need to name 'one youngster'...there are hordes of them waiting in the wings! And FYI, even a Tendulkar, did not know he would be 'Tendulkar-the master batsman' when he started out, so your question is a lacks logic! A person has to make his cricketing career by performing....and thats what we should expect from the youngsters! Not looking for 'replacements' and 'substitutions'....Dhoni and his young bridage have proved repeatedly that today's fast paced version of the game is for youngsters....so one has to nuture raw talent and make them world beaters....its no use comparing... The fab four or fab five; were masters in their own right, but age is the factor being discussed now. Its time to blood the guys waiting in the wings!! Get it bloke?
Re: Re: Lets face the truth guys....
by SimplyStraightforward on Sep 23, 2008 07:12 PM
yaar. Mathew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Mike Hussey..they all got the place for thier performance only. Aus cricket has not thrown away by telling they are not youngsters. We have to give similar chances to our guys also..Both sachin and VVS Laxman are younger than Hayden and of almost equal age of ricky and Hussey. How does it make any difference whether they are above 33 or below than that as along as they performing. The moment their performance goes down..they need to be shown the door..thats all. But as far as this year statstics are concerned (in tests) most of the Fab four record is good.
Re: Lets face the truth guys....
by mahim on Sep 23, 2008 07:26 PM
hi, the biggest thing is that do we have any replacements, last time i checked, the only indian batsmen who average over 40 in tests are ganguly, dravid, tendulkar, laxman, sehwag and remember now the benchmark should be 45 as batting is easier and only dravid, sehwag, tendulkar qualify in that category u have to remember that we are not one hell of a sporting team that we can drop anybody we only have limited players we have to do with them there is no other option
have had a few serious relationships but they have not worked out for several reasons including family opposition and a difference in lifestyle and perspective. Currently, I am seeing a guy from my office. He has not made any commitment. Ilove him a lot. Is there a future for this relationship? Will he commit or do I have to make the first move? Will I have a love or an arranged marriage
Re: have had a few serious relationships but they have not worked out for several reasons including family opposition and a difference in lifestyle and p
by rosy on Sep 23, 2008 05:55 PM
i dont think so
Re: have had a few serious relationships but they have not worked out for several reasons including family opposition and a difference in lifestyle and p
by rosy on Sep 23, 2008 06:00 PM
but ia m physically attracted to him
Re: have had a few serious relationships but they have not worked out for several reasons including family opposition and a difference in lifestyle and p
by heaven on Sep 23, 2008 07:06 PM
Rosy, you have a future in Reality television!! Go get it!!
Re: have had a few serious relationships but they have not worked out for several reasons including family opposition and a difference in lifestyle and p
by lanka ravan on Sep 23, 2008 06:01 PM
we are talking here on game of cricket and not game of love.
Re: have had a few serious relationships but they have not worked out for several reasons including family opposition and a difference in lifestyle and p
by rosy on Sep 23, 2008 06:05 PM
game is agame u ravana
Re: have had a few serious relationships but they have not worked out for several reasons including family opposition and a difference in lifestyle and p
by sanjay on Sep 23, 2008 06:17 PM
Then play your own style...
