Re: dhonis win record
by Narayanan Sangameswaran on Jan 13, 2011 09:20 PM
So what if he is not a 'great' batsman. A leader's job is to motivate his team and get the best out of them. This is a team sport and they have to work as a team for a common goal. I think Saurav instilled the fighting qualities among us and Dhoni has now taken it to the next level. Remember that we have a great batting team but not a great bowling squad. So, to win and not loose series outside India makes it that special
I feel Australia dominated cricket more than India. They were ruthless in their approach. When they were on top they were really good they didn't even let a team come close to them. India is a good team, but they don't play like a No.1 team. When Aussies were dominating they would white wash all the series almost. Look at thier records in ODIs also during those days. It was really Difficult to beat that team. India have a solid Batting, no doubt, but bowling needs to be really really good. To win a test match u need a really good bowling unit. Even if ur bastmen struggle u can still win a test match, but u need these bowlers to trouble opponents.If Zaheer performs then Ishanth doesn't, If Ishanth does then Harbajan doesn't. So they don't work in partnerships. Compare to the Aussies of those days. McGrath, Lee used to bowl a solid spell. Followed by some tight bowling of other seamers and spinners. Like India Aussies never used to lose 1st match of series & then win the next one. They never even would give a chance to draw a test. It was all abt winning. They made sure they scored at 4 r.p.o and give a good chance of winning. Even if they got bowled out cheaply for 140-150 their bowlers would come back & still get them a lead. They would look for 3-0 series win in a 3 match series or a 5-0. I feel Indians don't really dominate as No.1. Can't imagine that they drew test matches against NewZealand, where they could have thrashed them in 4
Re: India not as good as Aussies when they were No.1
by Shobhit Acharya on Jan 09, 2011 06:44 AM
There is a difference in being "dominant" and being "#1". Only 3 teams in history can be termed dominant : 1- Bradman's Team 2: Clive LLoyd's team and 3: Ponting's team. And I am not sure if any of these 3 would have tried to chase 340 in a day on a crumbling pitch and throat grabbing seamers - with the series of pride (almost a mini ashes here considering the past). If india were 2-0 up already, no doubt they would have chased and probably got the same draw result. But to quote the legendary sardar "My friend if ifs and buts were pots and cans, there would be no tinkers" - priceless.
Re: India not as good as Aussies when they were No.1
by Subramaniam Ragunathan on Jan 11, 2011 07:43 PM
The records speak for themselves. Most successful captain after Ajit Wadekar and even better taking into the high level competition prevailing. Dada was praised for half of this achievement. Let us be fair to this guy by not unduly criticising.
I dont understand why everybody opposing him a lot. At least, I have heard after evry Post-Match conference that he is here becuase os such a good team and individuals. And that is the omly reason, I like him. Otherwise, everybody has commented for him a lot for other areas :)
Re: Re: Dhoni's Midas touch will remain only until....
by Shax on Jan 07, 2011 05:40 PM
Dravid is the only man whom india depends most and second comes sachin & lax
Re: Re: Dhoni's Midas touch will remain only until....
by deadman on Jan 12, 2011 01:46 PM
what kohli?has he ever played test matches in foreign soil?gambhir&sehwag are most inconsistent players.
Re: how funny is this
by deadman on Jan 12, 2011 01:48 PM
correct.AB&KALLIS WAS DISMISSED IN INNINGS2 DUE TO UMPIRING FAILURES.SAME HAPPENED AT PERTH&KOLKATTA AGAINST AUS(2008&2001)
