there was more criticism on Dhoni's performance than anyone else (esp. Dravid). In most of such comments, I only see the comments originating from hatred and not from facts. India has never shined in both ODI and test matches as much as now - and one key reason is Dhoni. You like it or not - but that is the fact. He has won matches much more than any other player, if you compare in percentage. Statistics speaks a lot. Criticize from your mind - not from your heart.
Re: What is there to blame Dhoni?
by One Liner on Nov 14, 2010 11:00 PM
I really feel great about Dravid. He is completely out-of-form. Yet he hangs on and has not spolit his reputation as wall. Dhoni just give away the wicket as if saying I am the captain and wicket keeper - scoring is not my work. I guess this needs to be rested for a while just like yuvi. He will then claw back to his rightful place in the team
Re: What is there to blame Dhoni?
by thyagaraja murthy on Nov 14, 2010 09:49 PM
statistics sucks. tell me when was the last time MSD contributed to team's win, with his bat or gloves ?? you will have to dig deep into the past to put your finger on some heroics of this ' cool ' captain !1
Re: Re: What is there to blame Dhoni?
by thyagaraja murthy on Nov 14, 2010 09:50 PM
India won under his leadership, sans any contribution from him. Othera 10 players shined resulting in consistent wins for India
Re: Re: Re: What is there to blame Dhoni?
by Saravanan Subramanian on Nov 14, 2010 10:14 PM
But the fact is, there is no other better player who is a better wicket keeper, a good batsman who can take the match away quickly and a leader who can make impact to the team, than Dhoni. No captain has been able to deliver the result with out-of-form players as much as Dhoni has done.
Re: Re: Re: Re: What is there to blame Dhoni?
by Sports Lover on Nov 14, 2010 10:17 PM
You are right about everything. I used to like Dhoni. But Dhonin's batting form in recent past has been really poor.
Re: Well done Bhajji !
by thyagaraja murthy on Nov 14, 2010 09:51 PM
It is right time to remember great Kapil, but dont compare Bhajji with Kapil. He is a class apart. a legend, whereas Bhajji is just above average stuff
Re: Re: Well done Bhajji !
by Sports Lover on Nov 14, 2010 10:08 PM
People are mistaken here. just 4-5 good innings don't make him an all rounder. don't forget he averages just 18 in Test matches. And I am saying this even though I am from Punjab.
Re: Re: Re: Well done Bhajji !
by narendra on Nov 15, 2010 01:44 AM
right bro bhajji is doing well but still he has 2 reach miles to become all rounder n bet u guys even bhajji wont lyk 2 compare himself with living legends lyk Kapilji and his all efforts are focused in making bhajji not kapil
Finally India found a Test All-Rounder! Good for India! Keep up good work Bhajji! Yuvraj should be included instead of Pragyan Ojha! this will stronger batting and one more allrounder will be available!
Re: Bhajji has turned to an All-Rounder! Confirmed!
by narendra on Nov 15, 2010 01:45 AM
but dude wat about bowling line and its a test match not 1dayer where part timers can b handy
Dhoni's is turning to be a big liability. Never scores when required, scores occasionally, either required or not, can call it fluke. May be he needs to be dropped. Raina is turning out to be one match wonder, need to be warned. There're Pujara or Vijay ready to come in if they perform at the same level.
Re: Dhoni's ZERO performance and warning to Raina
by ALOK BHATTACHARYA on Nov 14, 2010 09:40 PM
I do agree with others that Dhoni is more or less a liability now. His batting has gone down hill & keeping demands more.He is making merry on others teammate's performance.I think Bhajji should be elevated in batting order as he seems serious about his batting. Raina/ Sehvag threw their wickets. This Kiwi bowling is not that bad and winning this test for India will be difficult. Alok Bhattacharya.
Re: Dhoni's ZERO performance and warning to Raina
by thyagaraja murthy on Nov 14, 2010 09:53 PM
He already is a liability. Look at the way he holds the bat, his stance, and the way he leans forward to reach the ball. You can call it by any name, but not cricket.
Re: Dhoni's ZERO performance and warning to Raina
by Aatish Pandya on Nov 14, 2010 09:15 PM
It's high time Dhoni has not been performing, Make Sehwag or VVS captain and replace dhoni by parthiv patel or dinesh karthik
Re: Re: Dhoni's ZERO performance and warning to Raina
by thyagaraja murthy on Nov 14, 2010 09:55 PM
DK a better choice to replace MSD. Dinesh can bat well, even open the innings and hang on there for a while
Re: Re: Real hero
by thyagaraja murthy on Nov 14, 2010 09:56 PM
Lakshman is a classic batsman and Bhajji is a part-timer and the recent heroics are flash in the pan, at the most
Re: Re: Re: Real hero
by hemant merchant on Nov 15, 2010 01:28 AM
Three consecutive life saving and face saving innings can not just be brushed aside as flukes.They were far better and positive than appallingly slow and most dreadful crawling by Dravid and likes. A v miserable strike rate of just 30 or 40 isn't necessary a match winning stuff. You can't pull crowd and pay them their money's worth by such boring and yawning essays on the field. YOu are answerable to them bcoz it is frm their sweats that you are getting your 'drinks' !
