cmon guys... this is the same team which has given us so much joy over the years.... it is not fair on the fans part to kick the team when they are down... even australia lost 5 matches in a row to Eng and NZ... but no one asked for ponting / gilchrist/ mcgrath to be sacked... it is a game and should be enjoyed in the spirit of the game.. i am sure the indian team will bounce back if we keep giving our support...
RE:Its a game
by Hemang Doshi on Mar 29, 2007 11:19 AM Permalink
Yes you are right dear, we have to give them support, often we are critisised them, its not a way yaar, its our team, and only we have to give them encouragement. ok all. Its only a game don't take it as our life, & don't destroy thair life.
RE:Its a game
by jude dsouza on Mar 29, 2007 11:27 AM Permalink
ur right doshi........wish 95% of india would really support their team........most of them all hypocrites or convenient fans.....they like to sing only when winning......
RE:Its a game
by saurabh sheth on Mar 29, 2007 11:10 AM Permalink
Yes Aus lost 5 in a row but its a rare sight. Winning a game is a rare sight for us...
RE:Its a game
by Pawan Karn on Mar 29, 2007 11:47 AM Permalink
me too agree with Expat indian...... take its jus a game.... nobody want 2 lose, even indain teams..... its jus matter of luck..... plz support Men in Blue 4 better result in future.....and i m quite sure that MIB will bounce back with new energy....
RE:Its a game
by nikita bhatia on Mar 29, 2007 11:16 AM Permalink
No body questioning why India lost as winning/loosing is a part of game . Most hurting part is that manner in which India lost .See the attitude of Bangladeshi players .They have put every thing in the match against India . Has India done that ??? See how Srilanka given tough fight to South Africa yesterday even at the low score . This is called cricket .
RE:Its a game
by expat indian on Mar 29, 2007 11:24 AM Permalink
right nikita.. but SA also lost 4 wickets in 4 balls and almost lost the match... did the SA cricket fans ask for sacking the capt / coach / players...
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by jude dsouza on Mar 29, 2007 11:23 AM Permalink
hey bhatia.....its something called morale.......thats applicable in life....morale can be up....morale can be down......open ur eyes ......the bullshit media in our country kept falsely portraying the Indian blues as the team to beat in the final....this was not the case......we just won the lone hole series against lanka........thats it.....so blame NDTV, Zee, India Today, Outlook, The Week....they are the true architects of our sorrow now
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by expat indian on Mar 29, 2007 11:27 AM Permalink
jude you hit the nail on the head... the main blame shud be on the media... they turn players into gods and then break them when they fail....this same media will be turning them back into gods after the next series victory...
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by jude dsouza on Mar 29, 2007 11:19 AM Permalink
thoughtful article by the TIMES.......as for me Im still wearing my blue INdia cricket tshirt ....im with the team all the way......its funny expat coz even im an expat....and most of the time we tend to be closer to the country coz we get eagles eye view......dont know if u agree with me....
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by expat indian on Mar 29, 2007 11:29 AM Permalink
u r right jude... it is indeed funny that the ppl want excellence from their cricket team when they themselves dont follow it in their professional lives...
RE:Its a game
by jude dsouza on Mar 29, 2007 11:15 AM Permalink
i agree with expat indian....guys pleas stick by the team when they are down n out......these same guys had the whole of india cheering 4 years ago....
RE:Its a game
by wasim on Mar 29, 2007 11:33 AM Permalink
untill like u idiot fans will survive in India our game will not florish.u ll get hundreds of sourav,dravid n zaheer in 1 billion population. only thing is v should change selection strategies to get doamond from coal
RE:Its a game
by enayath ahmed on Mar 29, 2007 11:25 AM Permalink
yes..its fine to be with them in their worst times...but in the manner they played, without any fight was really shameful act..Aust lost 5 matches, but scored 330 in order to win series, but NZ and ENG were gud enough with their batting..also AUS v SA and SA v SL matches, they gave fight before surrendering...that is cricket and this is how it shd be played...
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by jude dsouza on Mar 29, 2007 11:52 AM Permalink
enayath......the players have full reponsibility WHEN the selectors have made up their mind as to what should be the permanent batting order.......putting dravid at no . 5 for example is like putting shaquille oneal in the ball handling position......9 times out of 10 it wont work but u have one good day......this rubbish game of 'SURPRISING ' the opponents everytime a new batsman has to walk in is crap.....that move is good when its tactical NOT PERMANENT.....the reason australia and SA do well is because the lousy board, coach and captain have the right frame of mind to decide on a consistent approach to very game.....dont blame the players.....no matter how much they earn from advertising colas or condoms,.......they are still pawns in front of the BCCI...... shame on u enayath
RE:Its a game
by prakash haranahalli on Mar 29, 2007 11:54 AM Permalink
Hi all. Its a nice discussion here. I appreciate your understandings. I think, its not really help India by just blaming the players. One will only know how it feels when he is facing the ball there sorrounded by 10 fielders. But, you see, all our cricketers were experienced, batted more than other teamers, rated high compared to others (esp batting order). Besides, its their profession guys. One should be honest to their profession. I know we need to support. We supported the team which lost most of the world cups so for and the team which won 83 cup. But, this one is really unbeleavable. This was not the expectation from them. We know media and Ad did almost 50 percent of harm in the begining itself. But, if you are sure of death in the battle field, better bie a heros death..... its that simple. It hurts a lot. Atleast even fans should get some room to make their arguments. I think, its the players who need to take it positively. I am sure, they will.
