Sachin Tendulkar Should Retire...

[Hooper]

..Says Ian Chappel

Read it here.


lots of Indians will think that he is an idiot. But actually read it and it does make sense, and maybe he is right?

 

[harishankar]

Old news, very old news.. That was written after India's exit from the World Cup. So I don't see any point in discussing it now. Sachin hasn't retired and he's actually improved in form. Ian Chappell is currently commentating on Star Cricket and I didn't hear words to that effect from him now, so maybe he's changed his mind.

In any case, circumstances have changed now.

 

[Hooper]

I know its old, but I dont think it has been discussed yet.

I still think that the end may be near for Sachin and obviously Ganguly with Kumble.

 

[prarara]

He made some good points, but he's not really brought it up (and a lot of others haven't as much) with his crucial knocks in some recent matches. I guess when it comes down to it, the moment Sachin can't play for the team anymore he should retire; till then, he can still contribute winning runs to any team.

 

[harishankar]

I know its old, but I dont think it has been discussed yet.

I still think that the end may be near for Sachin and obviously Ganguly with Kumble.

I don't think it requires any amount of genius to realize that they're near the end of their careers.

Talking of which, it might be more interesting to discuss Kapil Dev's recent comments on Sachin rather than Ian Chappell's views. Everybody knows how Kapil's career was artificially extended so that he could beat Sir Richard Hadlee's record of most wickets in Test cricket (at that time). I have nothing against Kapil, but too many former cricketers point fingers at present day players without looking at their own careers.

 

[Cricketman]

Well, thats a piece of bologna.
If any player can still consistently hit 90's and 100's for a team, even in a swing heaven like Ireland or England, then I think they can still play for the team.
Lara was 38 when he retired. I don't see why tendulkar can't do that, and he looks in top shape.
If he had not gotten that bad decision he would have cut loose after 100, and probably gotten to 170 or 200 in a span of less then 75 or 80 balls.

 

[The Spin]

If he had not gotten that bad decision he would have cut loose after 100, and probably gotten to 170 or 200 in a span of less then 75 or 80 balls.

Yeah, and if KP hadnt got out he would have gone and scored 600 off 100 balls. You can't say he would have gone and done anything like that.

As for retiring, I think he will have a few years to go, but it's going to happen soon.

 

[mattfb]

He never said that Sachin would have gone on to get that score.
He just said that Sachin probably would have.

 

[evertonfan]

Even so he's still speaking hypothetically. What's to say he survived that appeal and then got cleaned up by a jaffer next ball?

 

[mattfb]

Nothing, but whats to say he would have survived then went on to score that double hundred?

 

[M.Di Venuto]

and whats to say this debate couldnt go on forever?

 

[manee]

..Says Ian Chappel

Read it here.


lots of Indians will think that he is an idiot. But actually read it and it does make sense, and maybe he is right?

The question is posed, who should replace him. Manoj Tiwary seems promising but he is currently injured and cannot replace Tendulkar without having played a few games for India, even if they are tour games. India do have a lot of games this year, including over 40 ODIs and will go with a squad rotation system, this may be a way to phase out the old guard slowly without a Ganguly/Chappell esque drop.

I hardly think Tendulkar is finished and he is still an integral member of the Indian batting line up. Just a few days ago, he, along with Ganguly, etched about 150 runs between them to play a major role in winning the match. As noted by the Sky Sports commentators, a first innings lead is priceless and Tendulkar gave India that.

On a less obvious note, he also gives a magnificence about the team which is in danger of going after such newcomers as Ishant Sharma are handed a spot in the team. The team which 'Sachin' plays for is always going to be regarded as great by the Indian public and it gives an incentive to get an international spot, but as it is slightly less tangible, we will leave that point alone.

For people who want to see Tendulkar dominate attacks, look no further than the seven (yes, I know) ODIs against England in a few weeks. You cannot expect a batsman to unleash all his shots in a Test match in England but I feel that the ODIs will be the truest test of whether the Tendulkar-flair still lives.

 

[Mr Anderson]

* He's in good nick, made a good 91 and was robbed off a century against England before getting out against the bounce of Tremlett. I mean, he's a wizard, he's still in good shape, he gets the runs for India and personally there is no need to create more uproar and unstable the Indian dressing room. Age shouldn't be a barrier when a person is consistently performing well for his country.

 

[sd92]

He shouldnt retire yet....

 

[Animator!]

Tnedulkar isn't finished. Although I think it's at a point where India should tactically rest him to give those whom may replace him a chance to settle into international Cricket. Just give him a few ODI's off or the odd test match here and there if the series is already wrapped up, so the likes of Tiwary can play International cricket before they become a regular fixture.