Group B - Bangladesh, Bermuda, India, Sri Lanka

[anandbatra]

I think what Tendulkar lacks at the moment is motivation. After so much time playing, it's hard to get motivated every single day. After so many years, playing has almost become a regular chore for Sachin. He certainly doesn't feel the same way as he did when he was 18. I think Sachin needs a year's break from cricket.

I also think that Sachin needs a couple of sessions with Ramakant Achrekar.

 

[surendar]

I think what Tendulkar lacks at the moment is motivation.

The way we played this WC, all the players need motivation how to develop a strong mind before stepping into the field. We lack mental toughness for sure.

He certainly doesn't feel the same way as he did when he was 18. I think Sachin needs a year's break from cricket.

Definetly not the same.. His injuries first stole his confidence which inturn looks threatening to end his career. Again if he is able to bring back his confidence level, thats enough.. no one can stop him!

No, you misunderstand, I am just explaining the cause of all of his critisism and tag as a choker who cannot perform when needed.

I guess, its nth time i misunderstood ur statement

 

[Sagacious]

India can win the Cup only in India - Boycott

What is one to do with this Indian team? For starters, stop giving them so much money. I mean that in all seriousness. There is no point in building up young boys with just a few matches under their belts?only to knock them down. They are not superstars, and shouldn't be encouraged to view themselves as such. They are ordinary lads who can play a decent game of cricket. So stop throwing money at them is my message to corporates, and if you really have money to burn, use some of it to reduce India's crippling poverty. Hang on though?that won't look good on TV, so it isn't much of an option is it?

http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20070409&fname=Cricket&sid=5

As always, Geoffry is spot on here

 

[Cricketman]

Actually, some of those "greedy cricketers" as Boycott is making them sound are actually very generous with there money. In India, Sreesanth gives 100 rs to all the village boys who as for his autographs. I've seen this on TV.

 

[SaiSrini]

http://worldcup.indiatimes.com/Sachin_has_attitude_problem_feels_BCCI/articleshow/1839620.cms

Some senior Board official says Sachin, Saurav, Zaheer, Harbhajan, Agarkar had attitude problems. We all know Zaheer and Saurav can have such problems but Sachin??? Dont tell me that! I wont believe it at all that Sachin has an attitude problem.

This is just a wave of anger going against Sachin and they are adding all possible means to target him! Mark my words, he will rebound from it stronger and will make people eat their words with sterling performances!

So Zaheer doesnt improve with his attitude. I think Saurav's time is now fully over. His dream of playing the World Cup has been realised. I would be surprised if Saurav is retained. Even though he scored 66 and 89, I think the fact that he is not getting any younger and among the seniors, he is the slowest on the field will work against him.

April 6th is going to be quite an important day for Indian cricket. The decisions taken could have a huge bearing on which way Indian cricket goes!

 

[sohum]

No, you misunderstand, I am just explaining the cause of all of his critisism and tag as a choker who cannot perform when needed.

India basically went into every game of the Super 6 having to win to maintain a good chance of getting into the next round. The logic breaks down here: you can claim that he doesn't ALWAYS play the innings when needed, but you cannot claim that he NEVER plays the innings when needed, just because he has at some point done it.

I think more than the attitude, it's a lack of mental toughness. We seem to have no confidence, no peppiness going into the game. That's not something someone can come teach you. If you don't have confidence going into the game, it shows in your body language. And India showed it in their body language.

 

[Cricketman]

I think more than the attitude, it's a lack of mental toughness. We seem to have no confidence, no peppiness going into the game. That's not something someone can come teach you. If you don't have confidence going into the game, it shows in your body language. And India showed it in their body language.

I think this is the only area where Dravid lacks as captain. He can't motivate the team. If you compare that to the way Sourav Ganguly captained in the 2003 WC, you can certainly see a difference.

 

[SaiSrini]

I think this is the only area where Dravid lacks as captain. He can't motivate the team. If you compare that to the way Sourav Ganguly captained in the 2003 WC, you can certainly see a difference.

Thats the difference between Ganguly and Dravid. When in a celebration, Dravid keeps himself aloof and enjoys the celebrations. Ganguly joins in the celebration. There is a buzz going on with Ganguly captains, and that contributes to the team doing well.

I feel Dravid's captaincy is suited for countries like Australia, New Zealand and England. India needs a captain like Saurav (in his early days, not when the team was struggling under him). I am not saying bring back Saurav as the captain, but bring someone like him. I feel both Yuvraj and Kaif are aggressive. Both are good candidates. Only problem is, Kaif is not yet in the team.

I think they might continue with Dravid, bring back Kaif, let him play for a while, and then decide on either Yuvraj or Kaif! I think either Sachin or Saurav should be made vice captain and they should facilitate the return of Kaif and then decide who should be made future captain!

 

[anandbatra]

Yuvraj as captain? He has a bigger ego than Priety Zinta. As Chappell said in that sms, he thinks he is a star before he actually has become a star.

 

[surendar]

I guess, Chappell might continue as the coach. I was watching a show in Headlines Today where Arun lal & Richard Hadlee were talking. Both were in favour of continuing the same coach!

In my opinion, they shd try Steve Waugh or Viv Richards

 

[Sagacious]

Yuvraj as captain? He has a bigger ego than Priety Zinta.

:laugh

Dravid should be retained as the captain.

 

[Cricketman]

I guess, Chappell might continue as the coach. I was watching a show in Headlines Today where Arun lal & Richard Hadlee were talking. Both were in favour of continuing the same coach!

In my opinion, they shd try Steve Waugh or Viv Richards

Steve Waugh-Now that would be sweet.
MRF bonding ftw! And when Lara retires-he can be the batting coach or something

Thats the difference between Ganguly and Dravid. When in a celebration, Dravid keeps himself aloof and enjoys the celebrations. Ganguly joins in the celebration. There is a buzz going on with Ganguly captains, and that contributes to the team doing well.

I feel Dravid's captaincy is suited for countries like Australia, New Zealand and England. India needs a captain like Saurav (in his early days, not when the team was struggling under him). I am not saying bring back Saurav as the captain, but bring someone like him. I feel both Yuvraj and Kaif are aggressive. Both are good candidates. Only problem is, Kaif is not yet in the team.

I think they might continue with Dravid, bring back Kaif, let him play for a while, and then decide on either Yuvraj or Kaif! I think either Sachin or Saurav should be made vice captain and they should facilitate the return of Kaif and then decide who should be made future captain!

MOre then Yuvraj, who as someone stated has a bigger ego than Preity Zinta ( Karthik should be given ago. Don't tell me dip poo about inexperience, as he's had more then enough experience under his belt with u19's (Got india to semis) Tamil Nadu (I think to the finals) and his club team, (Which has many intl players that were even domestic captains, Like Badani, and some big names like Balaji, and Venu). I think he'll be a better option than Kaif or Yuvraj.
For now, Its gotta be someone outta the big 3, preferably still Dravid.

off topic, I don't think this is the place to talk about this, as this is meant for the "Group B" stage of the World Cup. Thats over.
Why not try the Team India Fanclub which was a hub for all Indian Cricket Debate for quite a while before it went dead.
Link: http://www.planetcricket.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14009

 

[anandbatra]

I know this won't happen, but I dream of Amol leading India one day...

 

[icyman]

http://worldcup.indiatimes.com/Sachin_has_attitude_problem_feels_BCCI/articleshow/1839620.cms

Some senior Board official says Sachin, Saurav, Zaheer, Harbhajan, Agarkar had attitude problems. We all know Zaheer and Saurav can have such problems but Sachin??? Dont tell me that! I wont believe it at all that Sachin has an attitude problem.

This is just a wave of anger going against Sachin and they are adding all possible means to target him! Mark my words, he will rebound from it stronger and will make people eat their words with sterling performances!

I think Saurav's time is now fully over. His dream of playing the World Cup has been realised. I would be surprised if Saurav is retained. Even though he scored 66 and 89, I think the fact that he is not getting any younger and among the seniors, he is the slowest on the field will work against him.

Well well well.
Seems as if you just cant take anything agaisnt Tendulkar.
Why can't ppl understand that he is not the same ?
During the last four years,show me one stat wherein Sachin the so-called great scored a ton against Australia / South Africa ?

And forgive me,but he will rebound only against weak opposition like Bangladesh.You call him one of the best in the world,can he even play on green tracks ?
Talk about his performance in the last 4 years.That average of 50 will plummet down to 28 if you do not consider the scores against the weak opposition.

Check out the news channels,Chappel wanted him out,but that Pawaer held back Chappell.Utter disgrace and Politics.This is where a Jagmohan Dalmiya would have been better off handling the BCCI.

Sourav Ganguly ?
His time is run ? How can you say that.In the last 4 series starting from SA he has been India's best bat.Okay he did score slowly,but atleast he scored.Where was Tendlkar ? And that staement marked in bold is equally applicable to sachin as well.

Face it,No one has the guts to remove Tendulakr even if he scores 5 consecutive ducks against Bermuda.

I think they might continue with Dravid, bring back Kaif, let him play for a while, and then decide on either Yuvraj or Kaif! I think either Sachin or Saurav should be made vice captain and they should facilitate the return of Kaif and then decide who should be made future captain!

Only in the above qouted post ,you mention that Sourav's time is run ?
Multi-faceted ?

 

[SaiSrini]

Well well well.
Seems as if you just cant take anything agaisnt Tendulkar.
Why can't ppl understand that he is not the same ?
During the last four years,show me one stat wherein Sachin the so-called great scored a ton against Australia / South Africa ?

And forgive me,but he will rebound only against weak opposition like Bangladesh.You call him one of the best in the world,can he even play on green tracks? Talk about his performance in the last 4 years.That average of 50 will plummet down to 28 if you do not consider the scores against the weak opposition.

Check out the news channels,Chappel wanted him out,but that Pawaer held back Chappell.Utter disgrace and Politics.This is where a Jagmohan Dalmiya would have been better off handling the BCCI.

Sourav Ganguly ?
His time is run ? How can you say that.In the last 4 series starting from SA he has been India's best bat.Okay he did score slowly,but atleast he scored.Where was Tendlkar ? And that staement marked in bold is equally applicable to sachin as well.

Face it,No one has the guts to remove Tendulakr even if he scores 5 consecutive ducks against Bermuda.

Was West Indies weak opposition???? Didnt he score a century and a half century recently in the home series against the Windies?

Regarding Saurav, even the team management now is accusing him of playing for his own interest rather than for the team's interest

Only in the above qouted post ,you mention that Sourav's time is run ?
Multi-faceted ?

If you checked the above post, I said I would be surprised if Ganguly is retained. I didnt say Ganguly should be removed.