Well Roebuck comments r like some of the Indian News Channels where players r made heroes based on single innings. He has scored his first century in 18 months. Botham was a very good allrounder. pietersen is not even close to him
Re: Roebuck is sick
by thyagaraja murthy on Dec 08, 2010 11:06 PM
yes, i agree. Botham is a class apart; he was always a match winner in his playing years
God does not choke either in World Cup Finals. Nor does he fail to take his nation to a WorldCup win after playing for 20 years. Nor does he fail in a simple task like captaining a national team or his IPL club team. Nor does he fail under pressure batting in the 4th innings of a test. Nor does he tamper with the ball. Nor does he cry when his captain declares when he is batting on 194. Nor does he wear protective gear from head to toe like the midget does. Nor does he score the most number of ducks in test cricket. Finally, nor does he evade taxes.
Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by J ADITYA on Dec 06, 2010 09:31 PM
I think you are God bcos, by your name we are sure whether you are a man or woman. What makes you think you are above many cricket experts who consider Sachin. If you are an Indian be proud that your country produced a gem like that and thank any god you trust in that you saw this master playing. I am no fan of Sachin but I respect this man since he is the best in what he does. Just aspire to be like him in whatever you do.
Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by mohammad shadab on Dec 07, 2010 09:56 AM
even if he bring the world cup for india, he will remain a human being, will not become god.
Re: Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by thyagaraja murthy on Dec 08, 2010 11:09 PM
just remember one thing; World Cup win and Sachin - these two dont go together; we need ganguly or Kapil to win World Cup
Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by Rangarajan Ayengar on Dec 06, 2010 11:30 PM
Good one.Let him bring the World Cup. A person who fails in the most important moment like WC Finals 2003, or the pressure moment where Laxman scored like 281 cannot be a God.
Re: Re: Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by Rangarajan Ayengar on Dec 07, 2010 09:46 AM
Good Pun. This does not hide his incapability as highlighted by Jaya.
Get back to face the reality. He may be the highest run getter, century maker but what matters is to perform in a crunch situation. That separates great from good. He always fails at that time.
Re: Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by Jaya S on Dec 07, 2010 08:41 AM
@Pseudo, it is not that Lara or other greats don't know about the game but the compulsion under which they are saying it. I have not seen any cricketer say why they think Sachin is better than say Kallis or Dravid or Lara or Ponting. They just say Sachin is greatest but it sounds hollow to anyone who knows the game well enough. I hope you were one of them since you seem like a decent bloke :)
Re: Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by Balaji Reddie on Dec 06, 2010 09:29 PM
Right....but God ignores such putrid and puerile comments and goes about doing what he does best...Grow up !
Re: Re: Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by thyagaraja murthy on Dec 08, 2010 11:12 PM
sachin is spent force; why continue him in the team ? just for record sake ?? that is suicidal
Re: Re: Re: Re: Is Sachin GOD?
by thyagaraja murthy on Dec 08, 2010 11:13 PM
for several years he is blocking the entry of youngsters into the national side
Re: Re: one innings
by Kaka on Dec 06, 2010 08:54 PM
Cook, i believe inspired that spirited England fight back. He has scored over 50 in all innings he has played in this series. Simply phenomenal, he has shown his mates the way to tackle this Aussie attack
His attacking mindset right from the word go, his walking down the wicket fearless of any opposition bowlers and putting the fear into the bowlers makes him most attractive to watch. Talent has never been in question for KP. Factors such as mindset, attitude, preparation and perhaps a hurt ego have kept him down for the past 18 months or so. Here is my pick of best batsman(batsmen) to watch from some of the teams
Aus - Clarke and Ponting SA - Amla & Kallis NZ - Guptill India - Laxman and Sehwag Eng - KP and Bell Pak - Nobody in current team WI - Sarwan (not playing currently) SL - Mahela
Re: Pietersen is the best to watch amongst contemporary batsman
by JAKE on Dec 06, 2010 05:54 PM
Yeah, he and Viru are the two most super dangerous batters in the world right now. On their day they can decimate any bowling attack
Re: Re: Pietersen is the best to watch amongst contemporary batsm
by vijay on Dec 06, 2010 06:37 PM
and on any day , god sachin tendulkar can pessimate any attack.
Re: Re: Re: Pietersen is the best to watch amongst contemporary b
by Sunshine on Dec 06, 2010 06:51 PM
God Sachin is not in this list because no list is wide and detailed enough to include him. God is not there to put in the lists but to show the beacon light to his deciples in the lists.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Pietersen is the best to watch amongst contem
by Kaka on Dec 06, 2010 08:55 PM
Wah,wah,wah! KyaBholaYaar, HilaDiya AapNe SunshineBhai.
Re: Re: Re: Pietersen is the best to watch amongst contemporary b
by ASHISH KUMAR on Dec 06, 2010 06:50 PM
God is above all mortals. thats why his name not in jaya list. lara declared- sachin is today bradman & richards says- sachin greatest ever. Now who cares for others comments. Yes after sachin, lara, ponting, laxman, sehwag are best
Re: Re: Re: Re: Pietersen is the best to watch amongst contempora
by Rangarajan Ayengar on Dec 06, 2010 11:32 PM
If he is a Gdo where is the World Cup. This guy is playing for self.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Pietersen is the best to watch amongst contempora
by Kaka on Dec 06, 2010 08:58 PM
Incidentally, Sir Vivian Richards is the hero of all the present day batters u mentioned. From Sachin to Viru, Lara, Pieterson, Dravid, Ponting, VVS, etc, all hail King Sir Viv as their idol and hero, the most devastating batsman in the history of the game
