I do not know the reasons as to who exactly is responsible for the dismal state of cricketing affairs in India. But what I do know is that never once did the Indian Team look as though they wanted to fight and give it their best shot. They were at best tottering, grovelling and whimpering. Mr. Tendulkar may have the best attitude, intentions, team spirit, spunk etc etc but that never did translate into runs. No one is questioning his attitude but his lack of form. Well Sirs, if you are playing for your country show it in your actions as well. We are riding on our past glories and feeling happy about it. We are carrying on the burden of the past with a bunch of people who are willing to go down without a fight. I may only have played cricket at the school level but I sure will fight back. I'd rather go down trying than meekly submit to my opponent. That is the issue Mr. Tendulkar Sir. I respect you fro all you have done for Cricket. You are a legend and will remain so but show me some runs on the board and the will to fight. Your recent dismissals only show that you have lost your guts and gall to fight back. We would like to see you play more but not in a manner that is demeaning your potential and capability. If all the Senior Players feel so strongly about Mr. Greg Chappell or his methods or his lack of understanding, why didn't all of you put your heads together and perform. It seems the entire contingent was too busy doing odd things just to get even. Well guys if this is what is putting your best foot forward and playing for the country, please do us a favour: Don't play. Whenever you are able to sort out this mess, come back and let you game do all the talking. THe fact remains that as opf date you guys are bad ambassadors for the game as well as the country. So take a back seat and come back only when you perform. LAST WORD: Mr. Tendulkar Sir, Did you ever spare a thought for us. Did you spare a thought for ud? Did you try to find what we have been going through? It does not behove of a man of your stature and calibre to be retorting in this manner. You are only destroying the halo that surrounds you. And Mr. Tendulkar Sir,please use a lighter bat, your timing is out because your reflexes are slow. Using a lighter bat just might help. The world cup is gone, Chappell has gone but for heaven's sake let your cricketing achievement die. PCIK UP THE STRINGS AND LET US ALL MOVE AHEAD. Sunil Mansingh
