This win of MI must easily be one of their best wins ever in the last six IPLs and couple of CLT20s.The way they played their first match against RR no one gave them any chance to make it to the semis. But to the credit to the side they came back very strongly and entered the semis with a bang against ‘handicap’ of shortened overs.Although D/Smith and K/Pollard had important contribution but it was Rohit Sharma at his brilliant best leading from the front and he stood apart.Rarely Rohit Sharma has been seen playing with such resolve and intensity to achieve the objective. If only he can produce a mix of such temperament and skill more often his side whether it is MI or the Indian side it will be simply an invincible side. Now the chances of MI making it to the final are quite bright and should they meet even CSK, chances of MI winning the final are better given the way they played against PS. Now coming to the other Gr B match, CSK having made it to the semis already it seems were finding it difficult to motivate themselves. CSK’s bowling also looks weak and ineffective except for Ashwin.Sir jadeja is looking completely lost and the only plus point for CSK is Raina’s scintillating form with Hussy and Dhoni also chipping in with some big shots.Given this background CSK certainly are not the top favorites to win the title.
To save Sachin from being routed by Steyn and co. Instead, BCCI are working out an honourable retirement for him by arranging an easy home series with an easy team.
Re: Reason for SA tour cancellation...
by abdulla on Oct 03, 2013 02:18 PM
MY OPENION CONSIDERING HIS PREVIOUS RECORDS, ALL INDIAN FANS GIVE SACHIN A CHARITY NOT LESS THAN A BILLION DOLLAR THEN HE WILL RETIRE HIMSELF ON BEHALF OF THE INDIAN CRICKET FANS AND THE AUTHORITIES OTHER WISE HE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL HIS 60S THEN WE HAVE ADOPT HIS 0S 2S AND 3S IN AND EVERY INNINGS, WHAT A SHAME BEING AN ORDINARY INDIAN, IF HE IS A BRITTISH OR AUSTRALIAN THEN THE PUBLIC NEVER ALLOW HIM ENTER THE CRICKET STADIUM - THINK ABOUT IT!!!
the day he became corrupt criminal communal congress mp and pledged his loyalty to corrupt criminal communal congress evil leader sonia amd her inept son by falling at their feet...
People should ask 'WHY'and not 'WHY NOT'a playershould retire; remarks by Gavaskar years back.This is applicable to Tendulkar who, I am afraid will not give place to other young deserving players, continuing with his glories of the past miserably failing. Do u hear Sachin?
Re: Great Sachin losing greatness
by abdulla on Oct 03, 2013 02:25 PM
I agree and appreciate with you sir be honest with you everybody know what sachin is now and every afraid to give him a signal because he adopting a cricket mafia in and around bcci they will reveng sure
The standout team in the CLT20 is Ottago with performance showing supremacy in all aspects of the game. Also the Titans was the equipped team for the format. Hence after exhibition of good show if they are not reaching the semifinals, it looks good strategy is displayed by the semifinalists CSK & MI to fix up a good display for winning the CLT20 2013
Re: Doubts Doubts
by subhash phadkar on Oct 03, 2013 08:29 AM
RR and CSK will most probably play the final of CLT20.MI was very lucky to get in to semifinal only due to Rohit Sharma.What can one say about Tendulkar?
It is sad to see him trying to play as worst batsman of Indian team. It is as if old Shakrukh Khan is still insisting to play teenager hero roles. It is really heart-breaking to see Sachin-who-was-great with that kind desperation to be part of Indian team. Sachin was "God of cricket". But he should be smart to retire in time with whatever dwindling godness is left in him due to his lack of performance.
I consider myself to be a big fan of Sachin the cricketer & bigger fan of Sachin the human being.
Sachin not retiring in time is bad for spectators whether they are fans or not. (1) Fans are hurting to see Sachin as one of the poorest performer in team (2) Other spectators are not getting their money's worth.
Only reasons Sachin wants to play is because : (1) He enjoys cricket. - He can do this on his own time & dime instead of wasting paid spectators time & occupying a position in Indian team. If he loves cricket so much, he can gracefully play other roles such as team manager/selector/commentator/consultant/administrator/guide, etc. (2) He thinks he has some more innings left in him. - It is time to get real. Recent data does not support that thought.
He should retire with whatever respect is left for him, before being kicked out in a humilating way. And if that happens it will immensely hurt millions of Sachin fans around the world. But it will be his own doing.
In the sports industry, spectators make the stars. The moment you stop performing they just look for someone else. Sachin's (or anyone's) position in Indian team should not depend on past performance or achievements, no matter how great they are. The team is chosen to "perform now". If you are not doing it, then you should step away & make room for those "performing better than you now".
It is sad 2 see him trying to play as worst batsman of Indian teamas if old Shakrukh i
Re: why Sachin should retire
by abdulla on Oct 03, 2013 02:31 PM
ganguly, luxman, dravid all gone why sachin because there is some adjustment with bcci itself. dont be afraid to say Mr. Sachin the time has come and you can go.
Re: why Sachin should retire
by Srinivas A Madhan on Oct 03, 2013 07:04 AM
Gavaskar rmarkedyears back; People should ask 'WHY' and not 'WHY NOT' the successful player player retires. It appears now it was for the 'GREAT' Sachin. Sachin does not want to quit gracefully before he is dropped. Lots of young players with potentials r deprived of by the 'GREAT' Madhan (DADDY) Pune.
