Gavaskar says, "But IPL can't be a yardstick for selection in national team. India cap should be earned the hard way." Has he checked how Yuvraj and Harbhajan have fared in the domestic circuit?
Yuvraj's place can be effectively replaced by Ashwin and Dhoni could play an extra specialist bowler, if need be.
In other news, why just keep harping on TV, instead of contributing constructively by trying to get into the selection committee, and make effective decisions, like say drop Sachin Tendulkar?
Re: make ASHWIN the captain
by neeraj singh on Dec 10, 2012 02:05 AM
Ashwin have the correct head over his shoulder to lead a Test team like the one India have. The team needs a transition from T20 mind set to a Dravid mindset, not stupidly aggressive. We need someone who believes that the DRAW matches does exists in Test cricket. We need someone who can make the team realize the hopelessness of a situation and get themselves prepare for the immense responsibilities which comes before any of your personal morale boosting attitudes (Like Shewag eg.,) With Dhoni, his method of keeping the team morale is like facing his back on a speeding truck and making himself (read team) believe that it is just a Bad dream. That can work in some format where the overs are very limited that the game will get over before the truck ran past you.
So, lets have reality check with the squad: Mahendra Singh Dhoni [ Images ] (capt), - See above Virender Sehwag - He is THE HERO of Dhoni's Theory. And very complacent. Gautam Gambhir - He will be like "Sachin - the Captain", except for the fact that he is 20% of "Sachin the player" Sachin Tendulkar - "Been there, Worst in that", Virat Kohli - One from the Dhoni Club - Cheteshwar Pujara - Good Test captain material but lacks the application that Ashwin have in tough situation. Ravindra Jadeja - To be seen but a very hopeful aspect
Re: Re: make ASHWIN the captain
by neeraj singh on Dec 10, 2012 02:07 AM
R Ashwin - The Cuptaan!!! Not just that he scored in the 3rd match, but the way he try to delay the situation and also not trying to risk his wicket tells all. It was worth noticing the way he tried to convince Ojha and command the procedure. Knowing that Ojha is a compititor and is also trying to prove himself for a place. It was not a "Srinath - Kumble" partnership where both are secured in the team and "The Team" priority comes in even before we have the slightest doubt. But "ashwin-ojha" case was different. Ojha will never like the idea to take a run in the last ball to give Ashwin the strike, meaning the TEAM have less faith in Ojha's batting ability. Also, Ojha and Ashwin both knows the hopelessness of the situation and Ojha could easily take his chances and impress the selectors. Well, I wonder what went into their discussion but it looked as if Ashwin have the natural leadership quality and convincing power. Piyush Chawla - We have seen enough of Piyush and he is just a temporary in the team. Can you ever think of Agarkar as Captain. He is like that. Ishant Sharma - No brainer. The long locks sucked the last protein in his brain. I guess, we need atleast some to function the brain.(??!!) Ajinkya Rahane - Let him concentrate in his batting skills. A good 3 down material. Ashok Dinda - I do not beleive in fast bowlers. Its like imagining Sohaib Akhtar to be the Captain. Why not, btw!?
Re: Re: Re: make ASHWIN the captain
by neeraj singh on Dec 10, 2012 02:10 AM
M Vijay - Again a good very good player, Test match material and a dependable Opener. Parvinder Awana - Who is this guy? Refer "ashok dinda".
Re: Re: make ASHWIN the captain
by neeraj singh on Dec 10, 2012 02:08 AM
R Ashwin - The Cuptaan!!! Not just that he scored in the 3rd match, but the way he try to delay the situation and also not trying to risk his wicket tells all. It was worth noticing the way he tried to convince Ojha and command the procedure. Knowing that Ojha is a compititor and is also trying to prove himself for a place. It was not a "Srinath - Kumble" partnership where both are secured in the team and "The Team" priority comes in even before we have the slightest doubt. But "ashwin-ojha" case was different. Ojha will never like the idea to take a run in the last ball to give Ashwin the strike, meaning the TEAM have less faith in Ojha's batting ability. Also, Ojha and Ashwin both knows the hopelessness of the situation and Ojha could easily take his chances and impress the selectors. Well, I wonder what went into their discussion but it looked as if Ashwin have the natural leadership quality and convincing power. Piyush Chawla - We have seen enough of Piyush and he is just a temporary in the team. Can you ever think of Agarkar as Captain. He is like that. Ishant Sharma - No brainer. The long locks sucked the last protein in his brain. I guess, we need atleast some to function the brain.(??!!) Ajinkya Rahane - Let him concentrate in his batting skills. A good 3 down material. Ashok Dinda - I do not beleive in fast bowlers. Its like imagining Sohaib Akhtar to be the Captain. Why not, btw!?
Re: Re: make ASHWIN the captain
by neeraj singh on Dec 10, 2012 02:09 AM
R Ashwin - The Cuptaan!!! Not just that he scored in the 3rd match, but the way he try to delay the situation and also not trying to risk his wicket tells all. It was worth noticing the way he tried to convince Ojha and command the procedure. Knowing that Ojha is a compititor and is also trying to prove himself for a place. It was not a "Srinath - Kumble" partnership where both are secured in the team and "The Team" priority comes in even before we have the slightest doubt. But "ashwin-ojha" case was different. Ojha will never like the idea to take a run in the last ball to give Ashwin the strike, meaning the TEAM have less faith in Ojha's batting ability. Also, Ojha and Ashwin both knows the hopelessness of the situation and Ojha could easily take his chances and impress the selectors. Well, I wonder what went into their discussion but it looked as if Ashwin have the natural leadership quality and convincing power. Piyush Chawla - We have seen enough of Piyush and he is just a temporary in the team. Can you ever think of Agarkar as Captain. He is like that.
Re: make ASHWIN the captain
by neeraj singh on Dec 10, 2012 02:06 AM
Ashwin have the correct head over his shoulder to lead a Test team like the one India have. The team needs a transition from T20 mind set to a Dravid mindset, not stupidly aggressive. We need someone who believes that the DRAW matches does exists in Test cricket. We need someone who can make the team realize the hopelessness of a situation and get themselves prepare for the immense responsibilities which comes before any of your personal morale boosting attitudes (Like Shewag eg.,) With Dhoni, his method of keeping the team morale is like facing his back on a speeding truck and making himself (read team) believe that it is just a Bad dream. That can work in some format where the overs are very limited that the game will get over before the truck ran past you.
* He evaded 500,000 rupees property tax to Mumbai Corporation. * He evaded 10,130,000 rupees customs duty and imported a Ferrari Car. * To evade more taxes he took 1,000,000,000 rupees insurance on his Mumbai house. * He evaded crores of income tax and hoarded that money in Puttaparthi Baba's Trust. * He purchased a seat in RS via Ambani. * Without voluntarily retiring this shameless leech denied opportunities for many young/talented cricket players in India.
