England = India France = Pakistan Spain = South Africa Argentina = Australia of today Brazil = Australia of 90s Germany = Australia of today Portugal = England of Ashes 2005 Holland = Sri Lanka Italy = New Zealand Uruguay = Less than England more than New Zealand
Yuvraj is not a "Test" class batsman. He never was and he never will be. He has not done of any significance in ODIs and T20 since he hit 6 sixes in 2007 T20 world cup. He is the most unfit player in the team and has more ego/attitude problems than his caliber as a cricket player. He will be in the team at the cost of some truly deserving player. He should not be part of Team India in any format of the game, until he proves himself in the domestic level. As a matter of fact I don't remember him ever playing in any domestic tournaments. When he is not playing internation games, he is busy either flirting with someone or doing modelling and ramp walks.
I believe it is better to remove the present selection panel and replace them with Ganguly, Kumble and Ravi Shastri. These three will definitely help to select good youngsters to fill the shoes of great trio of all the time (Sachin, Dravid and Laxman). The present committee is too biased and they don;t have much international exposure. Also they are not superstars who contributed to victories etc. They are only interested in satisying their regional feelings. One will select only Tamil Nadu players as if they are legends. really don't understand the selection criteria. Don;t know why Vijay Murali when he failed so miserably for last one year. Also they are players who deserve selection and they are not getting the opportunities.
Re: Please appoint Ganguly, Kumble and Ravi Shastri as selectors
by ASHISH KUMAR on Jun 29, 2010 01:24 AM
dhobi is million times more regional than sriknath & thats why always play 9-10 north indians in ODI/T20 while srikanth give only 1-2 TN players chance. Blame dhobi more than srikanth
Re: Re: Please appoint Ganguly, Kumble and Ravi Shastri as select
by ramakrishnan s on Jun 29, 2010 10:00 AM
Boss, it is not a question of how many players of a perticular region play in a team. It is a question of who is suitable for the team. The captain would be responsible for any failure and his head would be on the block for any failures. No way would he take in his favourites simply because he likes his face!
Re: Rahul dravid
by sunil k on Jun 29, 2010 11:03 PM
lots of "idiots" and "foolish" fellows are here in rediff who absolutely no nothing abt cricket and "batsmenship".....what they think is ....footwork, technic, ability, innings building , long inningses are just "phalthu" things....when they sit infront of TV they want entertainment...6's and 4's...a lot of such "phalthu" fellows writing a lot of "nonsense" abt dravid's batsmenship..
Re: Re: Rahul dravid
by Suraangani on Jun 28, 2010 09:44 PM
Not only a great player,more importantly, a great human being despite his achievements... perfect role model for youngsters
Re: fdsf
by ASHISH KUMAR on Jun 29, 2010 01:25 AM
To revive dhobi batting in test. Everone know dhobi can score only aginst teams like slk/pak/zim/BNG etc. See his score against Aus/SA/ENg etc- It is pathetic. same is true with his young flat track bullies friends like yuvi, raina, kohli,gambhir etc.
Re: Re: fdsf
by kalyan tr on Jun 29, 2010 09:20 AM
i am nt a fan of dhoni, but let me tel u in 2007 in england it was dhoni who saved us a test match when we almost lost it and ensured we won the series.... before we comment we should check how good are we in front of those whom we comment
Re: Re: Re: fdsf
by sunil k on Jun 29, 2010 11:09 PM
c'mon...it was heading towards "draw"....india didnt enforced followon...there was a big lead....though india lost early wickets, there was absolutely no chance for england victory.....it ended ina tame draw....cetainly dhoni's innings was not a mtach saving one....it was heading towards draw..
We are blessed by the kindness of BCCI to witness the trio of Dravid,Sachin and VVS for 11 more test matches (hopefull no injuries). It would be too greedy to expect them to be there for the 2012 tour to DownUnder. Thank you BCCI
Re: Re: 11 more test matches
by explorer on Jun 28, 2010 10:00 PM
he needs only 4,5 tests to complete 50 centuries in tests and may be 10 or more to complete 50 in One dayers. Do you think he will retire than?
Re: dravid
by sunil k on Jun 29, 2010 11:15 PM
neglected..!!!! who!!!!! c'mon guys....he is still playing...not retired or out of cricketing scene....all "kannadiga" players are similar in nature...not "media savvy"...no "phalthu" statements....only "world class" performances.....quite and highly effective...true match winners....srinath, prasad, kumble, dravid,vishwanath, kirmani, prasanna, chandra....are all world class....
Re: dravid
by brajesh sinha on Jun 28, 2010 08:01 PM
he was a superstar, is a superstar and will remain a superstar for all the cricket lovers in India. He does not need to dance in the parties like Yuvraj to prove himself.
