Dhobi again disappointed with his pathetic display, but as world cup is near, what looks like home advantage for India, Dhobi's captaincy and his "amazing" contribution will put us on the downward course. Earning millions looks like Dhobi will not quit himself, after the World Cup inevitably he and the selection panel will get a huge kick on their backside from Indian public. His daily performances will only foster anger and hate against him.
They were scoring at a healthy pace. I tried the fast bowlers, spinners, part-timers but things don't go your way always - he forgot to try wicket keeper, coach, manager, umpire etc. The middle order hasn't clicked - he himself is of no particular order
i still don't understand why we have to win every cricket match we play. Even australia is loosing.. WI has been loosing consistantly. NZ was white washed by BD. What is the big deal man. let us move on. Let us concentrate on better things.. Enjoy game..
Re: loss
by Indranil Chowdhury on Jan 22, 2011 08:53 AM
Playing well and losing is one thing, losing like this is a shame. It is a consistent show in this series , the pitch was good even lesser batsmen like Botha and Petersen did well. Most of their batters were run out not dismissed like ours. Rohit, Dhoni, Yuvi, Suresh - just farting around? They are utter failures in this series. Now that their shortcomings against pace and bounce have been exposed , everyone will exploit them. Shame on them. This team deserves neither this series nor the WC.
Re: loss
by Gulab on Jan 22, 2011 03:00 AM
We cannot apply your thought as it wll become just going to office, not working, and expect payment at the end of the day; when you strain for something, it should give you pleasure-Winning, money, and satisfaction are the part and parcel of GAME, LIFE, and EFFORT...
Re: Withiut Sachin this team is big zero
by Indranil Chowdhury on Jan 22, 2011 08:55 AM
Agreed 100%. Even I had my doubts about this, but after looking at our superior batting displays Sachin is the ONLY hope we have.
Re: Withiut Sachin this team is big zero
by Rajiv Mukherjee on Jan 22, 2011 02:38 AM
In 22 years Sachin played 4 world cups. What did he do? Moral is, 1983 WC win was by mistake. India cant. Australia wil win 2011 WC again.
Re: Re: Withiut Sachin this team is big zero
by Ash on Jan 22, 2011 09:03 AM
The glory days of Sachin is over. Yes, agreed he has historic milestones under his belt, but that does not alone get the WC in a team game like cricket!
Just remember the success he has brought to this Indian team. he took a team in total disarray to number one rating in all forms of the game. Show some gratitude.
Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by ginoy td on Jan 22, 2011 01:57 AM
If dhoni is the coach of India we can agree that.But he is a player who need to perform better than others.He should bat well to take the team from down.
Re: Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by sher khan on Jan 22, 2011 04:13 AM
i agree with you ,if he dont perform thn time for selectors to move on find another wkeeper /captain. if have seen grt captain if they dont perform we have dropped in past. patadui saab, sunil gavaskar kapil dev
Re: Re: Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by mukund vaidya on Jan 22, 2011 01:45 PM
sher khan the above named players were never dropped for non performance ever
Re: Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by TMChu on Jan 22, 2011 02:04 AM
Performance is Not the criteria for Indian Captain, period. If you can effectively carry the selectors philosophy into the team- you got it, you are the Captain.
Re: Re: Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by pawarush@rediffmail.com on Jan 22, 2011 02:09 AM
carry selectors philosophy ? did not know our selectors were philosophers lol
Re: Re: Re: Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by TMChu on Jan 22, 2011 02:14 AM
I don't blame you, its your ignominious style of education that charred your intelligence.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by pawarush@rediffmail.com on Jan 22, 2011 02:37 AM
*tsk *tsk must have hit a raw nerve of an ignorant Dhoni fan *ouch*
Re: Looks like many Dhoni haters on the board
by pawarush@rediffmail.com on Jan 22, 2011 02:06 AM
There is nothing wrong in questioning if a player is performing or not, Dhoni included. If he is not contributing to the team's effort in his designated role, he does not deserve a place. Even tendulkar's production was questioned under Chappal's coaching.
India is no. 1 in Tests because one of the Big 3 play in every match. When was the last time we won without contributions from Sachin, Dravid or VVS. The ODI team is hurting without Dravid in it as a back up if Sachin fails. Of the current lot only Kohli is half way capable. Rest are flops including the captain.
Do not also understand why we are having an ODI series just before World Cup. We should have skipped last two ODIs
Re: India in Tests and ODIs
by DevD on Jan 22, 2011 12:05 PM
Dravid? Are you serious? It's time for him to retire from Test cricket too, and join his buddies in karnatake state cricket asso. India became No.1 because of Sehwag and Laxman, and yes, those two should always be included in the ODI side, especially when we are touring abroad, where Laxman can provide a lot of solidity to the stumbling middle order.
