ever since India's loss. in fact even before we started the world Cup campaign, i had this strarnge feeling that something was just not right.Someone, from the BCCI, must read Swarup's article and a few of the sensible responses posted on rediff, to get their wits around! There are many over the board messages too ,like rashid mohammed and party, who cant think calmly nor are capable of rationale or logic.To put it simply, all those who are calling for mass sacking and other drastic measures are as erratic as the Indian team.
Today's article by Swarup has put things in the right perspective, it is what I've been searching in all the news papers and websites!
It is sad that people are talking of age being a factor and they would pack the team with 18-21 yr olds! Just look at the Australian team-ponting, Mc Grath, Hayden, Gilchrist- all above 30 years!Did the 1983 world cup winning team consist of spring chickens?? In fact Vengsarkar and Shastri, the spring chikens watched the matches from the sidelines.
Swarup hit the nail on the head ;that we clap a boundary-filled 40 more than that with singles.Occupation of crease is not vital, therefore we see sehwags,Uthappas as more valuable than Laxman or Kaarthik.I'm sure neither the captain nor the coach were entirely convinced about Kumble, |pathan or Sehwag but they still went with the team.
What is required is a little bit of Honesty,Is Mr.Dravid listening? What is the exact reason for banking on flashy players like Sehwag,Yuvraj? Is it becoz they have more corporates backing them thro endorsements? Laxman is not considered saleable by the corporates so he plays the less glamorous Test Matches?same for Venu gopal rao and powar,not glamorous enough!
Dhoni is yet to prove his mettle outside the sub-continent, yet he is considered a genuine battting allrounder?
Lets be honest lets back honesty. When the Chief Selector talks straight, people attack him.We need to persist with people like Vengarkar and Chappell, give them more freedom. Someone open and straight and simple like--Laxman to lead the team.
look at Stephen Fleming ,he doesnt have fantastic stats as batsman, but he delivers when it is needed and goes about his job quietly.
RE:extremely well captured!
by Jay on Mar 26, 2007 12:58 PM Permalink
Its very much true that Dhoni is a flat track 'bully' yet the selectors persist with him. Some even have gone to the extent of putting him together in the same class as Adam Gilchrist, Brendon McCullum, Kumar Sangakkara, Mark Boucher etc. He is no where near the above mentioned players. Its probably his hairstyle thats attracting the selectors. He needs a cut big time.. not just to his hair but also to his place in the team.
