Nobody hates Ponting but he is a very arrogant man... as he displays often. After day one of this test, he had a little spat with Strauss when leaving pitch after day's play. That sums him up... it's something you wouldn't see Dhoni do. As such, many have no respect for the 'poor' loser that Ponting is.
Re: @Bruno
by Sanjay on Dec 06, 2010 05:09 PM
With regards to them trashing India, every dog has his day... his is over :-) They will get whipped during the WC.
Re: Re: @Bruno
by BRUNO MONTEIRO on Dec 06, 2010 05:15 PM
They have won 3 world cups in a row and have been No.1 for so many years when all the teams were strong incl. W.Indies, Kiws.. Nowadys there are only 3-4 teams which are fit to play test cricket.. others are just not in the same league like before..
Re: Re: Re: @Bruno
by BRUNO MONTEIRO on Dec 06, 2010 05:17 PM
What about Shreeshant and Harbajan.. Are they not arrogant.. ?? And did you forget the arrogance and attitude shown by Zaheer Khan in the world cup final against Aussies.. Or is it called something else.. ??
Re: Re: Re: Re: @Bruno
by BRUNO MONTEIRO on Dec 06, 2010 05:19 PM
Also did Aussies players past and present said that Pointing is arrogant and has attitude ??
Ponting was rated as one of the best captains when he had the likes of McGrath, Warne and others but now is the real test of his captaincy and he seens to have failed miserably. Even his batting has been bad. Now with the end of their domination in ODIs too we can expect a new world champion. World cup 2011 is up for grabs now.
Re: Ponting
by BRUNO MONTEIRO on Dec 06, 2010 04:06 PM
So you mean to say that Dhoni too is not fit at all.. When Laksman, Sachin N Dravid retire..as you have seen that only these 3 play in Test..
Re: Ponting
by sumie beg on Dec 06, 2010 03:59 PM
Dear Opinionated Man,
I think you are the first person to agree with my sentiments and emotions! People didn't use to believe when I used to predict them. The first time when I saw Ponting on TV, (also the first time I watched a crcket match!) it was World Cup 2003 when Ponting was Man of the Match in the Finals. This was the first time I saw him and to my opinion, he was looking very arrogant. God doesn't like arrogant people- sow what you seed!
Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by Saurabh Paranjape on Dec 06, 2010 02:12 PM
Yes. Pontings & the entire Cricket Australias arrogance would take a "monkey" beating if they loose the ashes. I seriously would want that to happen. Aussies are no longer the best team in the world. There are a lot of teams catching up. The same happened to the West Indies too when Richards & company departed.
Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by sumie beg on Dec 06, 2010 03:56 PM
Dear Opinionated Man,
I think you are the first person to agree with my sentiments and emotions! People didn't use to believe when I used to predict them. The first time when I saw Ponting on TV, (also the first time I watched a crcket match!) it was World Cup 2003 when Ponting was Man of the Match in the Finals. This was the first time I saw him and to my opinion, he was looking very arrogant. God doesn't like arrogant people- sow what you seed!
Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by Rajiv Gupta on Dec 06, 2010 02:01 PM
this proves that Dhoni is media hype. i'm watching cricket for last 25 years and except Imran Khan captain has ever impressed me.
Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by Sanjay on Dec 06, 2010 04:58 PM
Dhoni is a great Captain - the team love him and that is reason enough. There is 'harmony' in the camp and lots of respect for Dhoni. His batting has suffered somewhat with the pressure of Captaincy and wicket-keeping. I am for him dropping ODI Captaincy but to retain Test...
Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by pavan on Dec 06, 2010 01:51 PM
hahaha australia will bounce back to their home after losin or managing a draw with england
Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by Jatin Desai on Dec 06, 2010 02:45 PM
It started with Perth Test against India in 2008. The Way sydney test was Won prior the Perth Test & associated atmosphere( Complain Against Hurbhajan) contributed to bad ' Karma' of Pointing & compnay.
There is no looking back since then, SA has beaten them now England & Next year India should beat them on Home ground
Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by JAKE on Dec 06, 2010 02:46 PM
100% correct, Australia is now just a good team, not a great one. Wonder how they will become further when Ponting calls it a day, that is not far off.
Earlier they had that aura and invincibility due to the famed combo of Warnie and McGrath supported by a great batting line up and of course the legend Adam Gilchrist. Now with all of them gone, that special aura is gone and they just dont seem to have the bowlers with the nip and zip to strike at will.
May be in another 4-5 years time they may be back as the champion side again
Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by BRUNO MONTEIRO on Dec 06, 2010 04:08 PM
No one has commented on what Rajiv Gupta has written.. that Dhoni too is media hype.. He too is not a good captain..
Re: Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by Prasad Shetty on Dec 06, 2010 04:28 PM
i beleive mr.bruno that if u read the above msg it has more to do with pontings arrogance n attitude.Dhoni is gr8 captain or not time will tell but one thingu cant take away from him is his chilled out attitude n his ability to carry the seniors n youngsters toghether as a team.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by Sanjay on Dec 06, 2010 05:02 PM
Bravo! Very well said... my sentiments too - see further up my reply along the same lines :-)
Re: Re: Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by BRUNO MONTEIRO on Dec 06, 2010 05:02 PM
Did any Aussie player say that he is arrogant and has attitude.. ?? they must say it and not you people..
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibility
by BRUNO MONTEIRO on Dec 06, 2010 05:04 PM
Also Pointing has scored centuries when they were not No.1 and also when they were No.1 .. Note that he has scored 40 centuries coming one down. the reason you all are against Pointing was because he has trashed india in the world cups.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Gone are the days of Australian invincibi
by sumie beg on Dec 06, 2010 06:31 PM
This not true! A lot of teams have thrashed India. The first time when I saw Ponting on TV, (also the first time I watched a crcket match!) it was ICC World Cup 2003 when Ponting was Man of the Match in the Finals. This was the first time I saw him and to my opinion, he was looking very arrogant. He was on a diff. of 4 test hundreds from Tendulker at that time. Now the difference is 10! People didn't use to believe when I used to predict him. God doesn't like arrogant people- sow what you seed!
