I think pointing to just a single person whether Chappell or Dravid or Ganguly or Sachin would not be the right thing to do. It is a collective failure. Most people i see here are fanatically against one person or the other.
All of them had their weaknesses. Dravid's track record as captain is not too bad either. Though he does have some weaknesses which need to be addressed. However, with no other young option available, he seems to be the only choice as captain.
Ganguly and Sachin are past their prime. Ganguly has made good scores recently but his rate of scoring might not be good enough for a one-day game. Sachin might stay until we find his replacement, or take a risk in trying out a youngster in his role. Another thing, when Ganguly was captain, all the big three were in their prime which is not the case now.
Replacements should have been done but either selectors failed or their is seriously no talent available or maybe selectors were not willing to risk some failures with youngsters.
The selection policy is hardly clear. Age should not be a factor, form and fitness should be. They need not close their eyes entirely to oldies who perform well. Who knows we might get another Robin Singh (who came in at the age of 33 and played for about 4 years).
As for as BCCI is concerned, the less said the better. Their decisions still seem to be based on personl whims than any logic.
At this time it is important that the team, the BCCI and selectors share a common vision and more importantly, take steps towards it.
RE:We better look ahead than behind
by Suman Bhat on May 01, 2007 11:40 PM Permalink
ganguly success was b'cuz of hardwork and performance of dravid laxman kumble sachin and sewag. ganguly was arrogant and selfish and promoted groupism. but some senior players put their heart to performance won matches for which ganguly took the credit. lately laxman kumble were thrown out of odi team b'cuz both were not fitted in ganguly group. ganguly was non performing captain for late 2 yrs of his captaincy but survived b'cuz of dalmiays influence. take out dravid's performance check the stat ganguly's success will be lower than sachin. ganguly is successful only in promoting groupism, dadagiri and betraying sachin to gain captaincy, dalmiay and dravid he is cheap politician and should be out of team
team india had humiliataed defeat agaisnt to aussies, WI, SA, pakistan Kiwis when ganguly was captain. In 2004 team ind out champions trophy in 1st in England ganguly did not resign. Except Auss no other team had consistancy in winning. all captains have up and down. senior batsman let down team during WC. read article Rajesh in Cricinfo and odi winning difference between ganguly and dravid is on.y 1.2 % as ganguly had edge of leading team for 146 odis while dravid led team only for 65 odis. team ind won odis test under dravid's captaincy without gangulys and tendulakars. dravid played odis under azar, sachin and ganguly he gave 100% commitment and performed under pressure and against strong bowling attack. He trusted senior players will support him duiring WC but backfired by same group. did catpain or coach told palyers not to take singles, poor running ber wkt, drop catches, poor fielding, lack of commitment or negative body language or bowlers bowl so many loose balls. IF players were not happy with chappell or dravid they should approched the bcci instead of back stage politics. already there were reports that palyers spent time in crease for sponser's crease. winning and defeat depends on performance of XI players. Bangaldesh and SL wins are best examples for that. But some ind players played delierately negative cricket and betryed team and millions of fans.
Three former BCCI Presidents today The former Presidents, http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200704031320.htm It was all about attitude, feels BCCI
Indian cricket needs Chappell: Tiger Pautidi he was trying to bring in Indian cricked was kind of shift to the emphasis from individual flair and brilliance to a kind of teamwork - which Australia are so good at - which is why he was actually invited to this country. http://www.cricketnext.com/news/indian-cricket-needs-chappell-pataudi/24441-14.html Cricketers remain unbeaten in advertising field Most celebrities, who have bet anything between Rs 250- 300 crore on old warhorses Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly, for http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=462779
Chappell held up a mirror to Indian cricket'-Manjrekar http://content-gulf.cricinfo.com/talk/content/current/multimedia/288811.html was what John Wright couldn't do for four years, he showed the nation what the team was all about, what problems it had'
Player-agent nexus ruining Indian cricket: former BCCI chiefs Three former BCCI Presidents today The former Presidents, http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200704031320.htm It was all about attitude, feels BCCI
that contributed to our losses against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka." http://worldcup.indiatimes.com/It_was_all_about_attitude_feels_BCCI/articleshow/1839620.cms
Should Sachin choose between one-day and Test cricket? It is his decision. Of course many Indians want him to play till he's 50. He is a legend of the game, but he can't go on forever. Look what happened to Australia, when Brett Lee was injured. People were worried http://cricket.expressindia.com/worldcup/07/story.php?storyid=85565 Despite BCCI curbs, some players will continue to make hay till 2010
RE:We better look ahead than behind
by Anindya on May 01, 2007 10:10 AM Permalink
I agree with u completely. The reason for ganguly's success was because he was the leader both in and of the field not John wright. In case of Dravid/Chappel it's just reverse. After the ganguly-Chappel fight, it was pretty sure that they can't work together any more so one has to go. here only BCCI made the wrong decision to fire Ganguly. Saurav is our boy we know him better and he also made a succesful partnership with Wright, whereas Chappel is a newcomer ho knows nothing about Indian cricket, his vision could be great but his way of achieving it cud make it impossible, and that's what happened !!! The best case scenario wud have been sacking Chappel, stripping ganguly of captaincy (not his place as a player) and appointment of Dravid as Captain. The message shud be no one is god and everybody is under scanner...... So basically it is BCCI and it's policies which failed.
RE:We better look ahead than behind
by Suman Bhat on May 02, 2007 10:20 AM Permalink
ganguly success was b'cuz of hardwork and performance of dravid laxman kumble sachin and sewag. ganguly was arrogant and selfish and promoted groupism. but some senior players put their heart to performance won matches for which ganguly took the credit. lately laxman kumble were thrown out of odi team b'cuz both were not fitted in ganguly group. ganguly was non performing captain for late 2 yrs of his captaincy but survived b'cuz of dalmiays influence. take out dravid's performance check the stat ganguly's success will be lower than sachin. ganguly is successful only in promoting groupism, dadagiri and betraying sachin to gain captaincy, dalmiay and dravid he is cheap politician and should be out of team
team india had humiliataed defeat agaisnt to aussies, WI, SA, pakistan Kiwis when ganguly was captain. In 2004 team ind out champions trophy in 1st in England ganguly did not resign. Except Auss no other team had consistancy in winning. all captains have up and down. senior batsman let down team during WC. read article Rajesh in Cricinfo and odi winning difference between ganguly and dravid is on.y 1.2 % as ganguly had edge of leading team for 146 odis while dravid led team only for 65 odis. team ind won odis test under dravid's captaincy without gangulys and tendulakars. dravid played odis under azar, sachin and ganguly he gave 100% commitment and performed under pressure and against strong bowling attack. He trusted senior players will support him duiring WC but backfired by same group. did catpain or coach told palyers not to take singles, poor running ber wkt, drop catches, poor fielding, lack of commitment or negative body language or bowlers bowl so many loose balls. IF players were not happy with chappell or dravid they should approched the bcci instead of back stage politics. already there were reports that palyers spent time in crease for sponser's crease. winning and defeat depends on performance of XI players. Bangaldesh and SL wins are best examples for that. But some ind players played delierately negative cricket and betryed team and millions of fans.
Three former BCCI Presidents today The former Presidents, http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200704031320.htm It was all about attitude, feels BCCI
Indian cricket needs Chappell: Tiger Pautidi he was trying to bring in Indian cricked was kind of shift to the emphasis from individual flair and brilliance to a kind of teamwork - which Australia are so good at - which is why he was actually invited to this country. http://www.cricketnext.com/news/indian-cricket-needs-chappell-pataudi/24441-14.html Cricketers remain unbeaten in advertising field Most celebrities, who have bet anything between Rs 250- 300 crore on old warhorses Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly, for http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=462779
Chappell held up a mirror to Indian cricket'-Manjrekar http://content-gulf.cricinfo.com/talk/content/current/multimedia/288811.html was what John Wright couldn't do for four years, he showed the nation what the team was all about, what problems it had'
Player-agent nexus ruining Indian cricket: former BCCI chiefs Three former BCCI Presidents today The former Presidents, http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200704031320.htm It was all about attitude, feels BCCI
that contributed to our losses against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka." http://worldcup.indiatimes.com/It_was_all_about_attitude_feels_BCCI/articleshow/1839620.cms
Should Sachin choose between one-day and Test cricket? It is his decision. Of course many Indians want him to play till he's 50. He is a legend of the game, but he can't go on forever. Look what happened to Australia, when Brett Lee was injured. People were worried http://cricket.expressindia.com/worldcup/07/story.php?storyid=85565 Despite BCCI curbs, some players will continue to make hay till 2010
