India does need a strong coach somewhat on the lines of What Gen Patton was to the armed forces of America. Her is an excerpt of his speech:
"Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like to fight. When you, here, everyone of you, were kids, you all admired the champion marble player, the fastest runner, the toughest boxer, the big league ball players, and the All-American football players. Americans love a winner. Americans will not tolerate a loser. Americans despise cowards. Americans play to win all of the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor will ever lose a war; for the very idea of losing is hateful to an American."
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the very idea of losing a match is hateful to an Indian."
RE:Man at the helm.
by Tamil Indian on Apr 12, 2007 09:43 AM Permalink
a good one but i think it is really time to tone down as a cricket fan - it is just a game - please read peter roebuck's recent column in the hindu - it had a good ending where he said something along the lines of "applaud other persons skills even though he is your adversory" - this is exactly what dravid had done after the bangla match where he applauded tamim iqbal for his fearless batting... that is gamemanship not winning at all costs... this is not a war for god sakes..
RE:RE:Man at the helm.
by brahmanand tiwari on Apr 12, 2007 12:55 PM Permalink
He can do it on regular basis and applaud opponents, becuase he will never win in trying conditions even if he gets present Australian team. To win you need desire to excel and fire in your belly not a dead mind going through motions and settling scores taking support of Firangi, whose sole motive was to destroy Indian Cricket.
