Sachin Tendulkar Should Retire...

[Adarsh]

You can't look for like for like replacements. You won't be able to replace batsmen like Tendulkar. You just won't.

 

[Sureshot]

Not because he is having a bad tour, but if Sachin and Ganguly can have rest, Dravid also needs that rest. He is of the same age, and we dont see the same old Dravid these days. May be he can have some rest to recharge his batteries.

I dont agree with your second point. Even if the BCCI talks rubbish like we play less than other countries, its still a fact that we play too much cricket. In such a packed international calendar, it is wise for the team to build a good bench strength and have players who can replace the main guys in the team. Even though we have quality players in domestic circuit, do we have players who can easily slip into the international team and settle down quickly? I feel people like Sachin, Saurav, Rahul, etc shouldnt player the lesser known teams and unimportant series. They need to give time for the younger lot to get used to international cricket.

I feel we have Kaif, Raina, etc who have enough experience to fill in the shoes of the seniors. They might have had failures but more importantly they have had experience, and failures are not going to remain for a long time for talented guys like them.



Until we find someone to replace Tendulkar, we cant see him retire. Same with Dravid. Ganguly has his replacement - Yuvraj. If Dinesh Karthik can evolve more as a batsman, I can rate him as somewhat of a replacement for Dravid. Technically solid, and he has aggression unlike Dravid.

You probably won't replace Sachin or Dravid. But you can't have them all retire at the same time, eventually they will retire and it'll be within the next few years (probably 3) but you mustn't let them all retire at the same time. I agree with Yuvi in for Ganguly. Ganguly is good but you'd say he is the weakest of the trio. I'm not talking about imminent changes but by the end of next year you'll have to start making some important decisions.

 

[smssia0112]

Tendulkar was once a great batsman but he is well and truly past those days now. He is past being able to do a Warne and retire at the top of his game, but he should do a Brian Lara and retire before he becomes a below average player.

He can either retire now while he's still alright, or keep playing average and retire when he's deteriorated more.

 

[Sureshot]

He's still good enough for this level. Not as good as he was but definitely good enough at this moment in time, Dean.

 

[aussie_ben91]

Ganguly's always been the weakest of the trio. He may be Indian's 3rd or 4th best batsman but his miles behind Dravid & Tendulkar. I'd say the best trio was Sehwag, Tendulkar & Dravid.

It's ulimately up to Tendulkar, if he still enjoys the game then fine but I don't like seeing players playing beyhond their years & finishing with statistics that don't really reflect how good they once were.

 

[smssia0112]

He's still good enough for this level. Not as good as he was but definitely good enough at this moment in time, Dean.

As I said, he's still alright.

As for Ganguly, his recent form has been alright. But I feel that Tendulkar's past success is the only thing keeping him an automatic selection. He may be a good player, but there could very well be players better than him right now who are young and missing out on the opportunity.

 

[sachinisgod]

had it not been for the old rules' sake, i would have let my sig do the talkin...

if anybody in that batting order's blocking talent's entry it is vvs laxman...shud be dropped till India travels Down Under...saurav and sachin are batting too well and dravid's captaincy is pretty good...even though India A is plundering African continent, there's no one in that team to replace any one of these right now...

so no matter what Chappels say these fellas are gonna play for a few years more...

cheers

 

[Leggie]

had it not been for the old rules' sake, i would have let my sig do the talkin...

if anybody in that batting order's blocking talent's entry it is vvs laxman...shud be dropped till India travels Down Under...saurav and sachin are batting too well and dravid's captaincy is pretty good...even though India A is plundering African continent, there's no one in that team to replace any one of these right now...

so no matter what Chappels say these fellas are gonna play for a few years more...

cheers

yes true but i think laxman should higher up the order, he hasnt many weaknesses whereas ganguly has (the short ball), laxmans only minor weakness is that he is on for LBW early in the innings because a lot like sehwag. but im not taking anything away from any of the players.

 

[RoboRocks]

Sach has been brilliant for his country for the best part of 18 years.
He is still passionate about Indian cricket and although he isn't as dominant as four years or so ago, he is still capable of scoring centuries and winning matches even if he cannot do it as dominant.
He is still as match winner and irreplaceable and legends like him deserve to go out on their own terms.

 

[tech.007]

instead of telling sachin to retire HOOPER you should encourage planet cricket to salute the cricketer who entertained the world for two decades
a player like sachin is born rarely in a century

 

[sd92]

Well its a discusiion its not likes hes gonna read this and go "O i should retire, cos the guys at Planetcricket said"

 

[icyman]

instead of telling sachin to retire HOOPER you should encourage planet cricket to salute the cricketer who entertained the world for two decades
a player like sachin is born rarely in a century

But why ?
If a player is way past his very best and if he does not intimidate the oppostion,he should be gone.I'd still say that Sehwag can instill fear,not Tendulkar any more.

 

[surendar]

But why ?

Because Tendulkar definitely knows more cricket than us. Definitely Sahil, Tendulkar do know when and how to end his career. We should not be like throwing away Steve Waugh because of age factor. As i have said many many number of times, SriLanka is the best example where three experienced aged players(Sanath,Vaas and Murali ) are still the match winners.

 

[icyman]

As i have said many many number of times, SriLanka is the best example where three experienced aged players(Sanath,Vaas and Murali ) are still the match winners.

But that is beacuse they are still feared by the oppostion.
And beacuse Sanat,Vaas and Murali can actually rock.
Sanat's batting is as good as it was 10 years ago.
I do not find the same with Tendulkar.The age factor ? or the fitness factor ?

 

[surendar]

The age factor ? or the fitness factor ?

If you ask me, i would say neither fitness nor age. I do remember very well that Tendulkar said to media that its time for him to play a defensive/supportive role to the team and his attacking role has been done well by his team mate, Sehwag. He was hoping Sehwag as his successor. At that time, Sehwag was in peak form.

From the time, he said that, he lost his mindset to attack the bowlers and we did very well see him trying to spend more time like Dravid. This also lead to dual mindedness which was very obvious in Champions Trophy and that ODI series in SouthAfrica.

But i do believe that after this WorldCup, Chappell's comments have triggered Tendulkar back. His recent performance against SA reveals that. I strongly hope and believe that there is still cricket left from this little master. ( though he is aged, i would prefer to call him as ' Little Master ' )