How many time in ODI history you have seen opener hitting the winning runs. Sachin is an opener he will only do his job as an opener i.e. to give good start.
After he goes others will have take the mantle and ensure the win. The mantle is taken by the batsmen who come at 4-5. Please see the history of the game.
The 4-5 batsmen Yuvi and Dhoni so they hit the winning runs. While chasing 320 Butt and Younis did what had to be done then came Afridi he hit 28 in 14 and the match was won.
So Sachin gives good opening but most of the times he does more than that then he is out if others perform we win else we loose.
By he way out of his 41 ODI centuries 29 are for winning cause. There must be many 90s and 50s.
RE:Think before you write
by samir khokhar on Nov 20, 2007 12:38 PM Permalink
remember sachin when asked to play in 4 no position,his performance was dipped.he was very reluctant to play in middle order.recent example is world cup in carribean.sachin batted in no 4 position.result you are knowing.sehwag always says that he favours opening.recently robin uthapa also said that his favourite position is opening.if opening is so hard according to you then why every one wants opening slot.saurav also wants opening slot as well gautam gambhir.so please stop saying that opening is very difficult.sachin is best batsman india has ever produced but respect other players also.yuvraj is currently batting best in odis. in australia,andrew symonds and michel hussey ges award for best odi cricketer despite scoring lessthan hayden,ponting and gilchrist.so think before write.
