why Indians r so much dependent on tendulkar and shewag even when they r not performing?
823546
Unfortunately youngsters like Suresh Raina, Mohd. Kaif, Dinesh Karthik etc. are not making use of the opportunities given to them.\nYou can find lot of youngsters coming to India Team before the world cup starts.
1060952
It requires immense hardwork,luck and immense mental strength and fitness even if Sachin and Lara r batting... For a couple of tailenders Its almost "Mission Impossible"....:-)
647057
it is because of your culture of religious intolerance and tribal affiliations instead of a national pride...also there is the fact that india might have the bomb but doesnt have the know how to lob it past pakistan...\n\nyour politicians and religious leaders are holding you back\n\nthey want to blame the western world for all your failures and have instilled in your culture a defeatist attitude that you cant win...this keeps them in power\n\n\nthe fact that even tho all the outsourcing we do to india keeps some of you technologically savvy, the rest of your country is so far behind in the managing of information that it might not catch up for 2 or 3 or longer generations\n\nthink about it..where are all your smart people..??? in the united states...thats because we assimilate the best of all cultures and use them to our advantage...there are more opportunities here\n\nwe would love to be trading partners and business partners with all the world..until we can trust your leaders to be in the 21st century, sadly that probably wont happen on a large scale
856481
You don't want to blame the players for their performances and you want Greg Chappell to continue as the coach. Then, between the two, who should be blamed for India's recent poor performances? Not Sourav Ganguly, I hope.\nExperimentation is OK when you have 22 players who are close to each other in their performing abilities. India can just about manage 6 to 7 at the most, who are certain and consistent performers. So what's the logic behind Chappell's chop and change? Why should consistent performers in a particular slot make way for others, when the replacement's performance is unsure? With World Cup, 2007 round the corner, isn't it time we had a set team in place, raring to go? \nAnd whatever happened to motivation? Both coach and skipper seem to compete with each other to lift the trophy for the most uninspiring leader. And on top of that, contrary to the much touted belief that Chappell has a shrewd cricketing sense, he is in reality a shrewd politician who has optimally utilised BCCI politics and infighting to his advantage. He knows that he can continue as long as he stays on the right side of the powers that be. That and not performance is the topmost concern of the self serving Chappell. \nAnd it has come to light that a lot of players, specially youngsters and new comers are scared stiff of Chappell. They can't speak their mind freely for fear of retribution (being axed at the behest of Chappell). Chappell's flair for vengeance has already been well established. So much for confidence building. \nTeam India (rechristened Team Chappell) continues to demand flat, dead tracks as a precondition for good performances and a victory. On a green and bouncy top, their performance is pitiable. And offered a wicket of their choice at Mohali in the just concluded Champions Trophy, they dished out a pathetic performance and lost to Australia. So what essential difference has Chappell brought about, which did not exist in the era of John Wright? Why should BCCI fork out an extraordinary amount of money to a non performing coach? Just to keep him in good humour? Or for some flashy, headline grabbing sideshows like training with Indian Army personnel? Even our Jawans must be ashamed at their association with a training programme, which brought about such dismal performances from the team.\nYet you contend that Chappel should stay on. A pricey coach must deliver or be shown the door. Yes, Chappell should stay, only till the date when his contract with BCCI ends.\nI'm sorry, being unable to furnish a single point in favour of Chappell, even for the benefit of a self confessed cricket lover as yourself.
762659
there is a lot of potential in the present indian team but they need to select a good fast bowler...the pitches in west indies r quite bouncy n a good pacer can help a lot......the team also lacks confidence at times but that can be worked upon if the captain and the coach acts upon it.........and ya chappel should s top experimenting now and pay attention to the present team members..\nenjoy.......
558450
Because India all ways had good individuals but never had a great team.  They have never been able to handle pressure.  Even after beating Pakistan 3-2 in Pakistan they lost 7 ODIs to Pakistan in Videocon cup Holland, ICC trophy England Asia Cup Srilanka and BCCI 75th annevercery.  \n\nIf you need winning runs on final ball then you have to have spirtual software in your heart.  It has been proved over and over again in Sharjah (Last ball 6) Ahmedabad(last ball 4) Toronto (Last over 4)and many other times.\n\nAs far as this new Indian team is concerned, They have lost 17 of last 25 ODIs to Pakistan
458193
COZ, WE HAVE KAIF AND SEHWAG..\nINDIA CANT BEAR MORE DUCK SCORERS..
891403
I am sorry I don't agree with the argument that Mr Chapell is responsible for the Indian teams dismal performance in the last 1 year. It is purely depends on the individual player's performance. They have not practised enough for the SA tour.They are very reluctuant to learn from their mistakes, and new skills. I think generally our players are not mentally strong They never have had shown their prowess or guts in the important matches. They never want to practise on the simulated fast tracks or cemented pitches or bowling machines etc. On the whole they never had a professional attitude towards the sport, not good students of the game. They always want to touch the peak in the sport in short time and wants publicity, money, glamour etc in their lives. They lack commitment to correct their flaws in the technique. What a coach who sit out in the pavillion can do? when players have to perform on the field. He can only guide them. Finally it is up to the players to take the tips and perform on their own in the field. The situation doesn't change even if the coach is changed. Even God virtually becomes the coach of our team the things will not change without the active participation of the players themselves. Anyway this is my opinion which is coming out of frustration after yesterday's annihilation in the hands fo SA.
596082
All scholars are not good teacher the same way a good player does not mean a good captain. Sachin had his try and during his time the team wasn't that good and even he failed to make a mark as a captain and on top of it, people like Azhar and Jadeja were deciding the results of the match. Let Sachin be a player, there is already enough pressure on him and he plays an imp. role in strengthening the team. It's certainly not the end of his era he still has lot to deliver
900651
Actually the Indian plight is that it has only two batsmen: Tendulkar and Dravid. Tendulkar is on the slide. India must play atleast 6 batsmen. Raina, Kaif, Jaffer and Mongia are just pushovers. Technically very poor. Pathan could be played as a batsman.\n\nLaxman, Ganguly, Gambhir should join the team. Actually Vengsarkar and Greg want good fielders not batsmen. Hopeless attitude. \nA great follower of the game, like me, has started missing the telecast and instead I watch matches wherein India does not figure.
828504
agree. it is more useful to take these type of young talents in the team rather than that of kaif, mongia,sehwag etc. who failed to perform consistantly
337373
India is lot improved in one day matches these days. their winning streak in the last six months is proof to this. Reason for this is the emergence of players like dhoni and pathan. they play positive  and aggresive cricket which is so important in one day cricket.\nAs far as ganguly is concerned he has been out of form for the last two years, and since there are youngsters emerging who are capable of replacing him, there is no point in persisting with ganguly. but if he proves himself again in the domestic circuit, he should be certainly given a chance. after all he is one of the finest cricketers ever to play for india. Remeber when he is on fire no one can match him. just flash back those straight  sixes he used to hit of spin ballers( especially left) and fast ballers. if he returns to that kind of form, no one can stop him from a come back.
702448
Unfortunately the performance of the Indian Team is very pathetic of late.   The present situation calls for drastic and harsh action from the Cricket Board.  I strongly feel that as a first step to improve the performance, payment to the players should be linked to their performance instead of graded system presently in force.  Once this is done, players will be forced to leave their complacency and try hard to earn their money by performing better, which ultimately turn around fortune of Indian Team
332207
in WI the pitches are not support the bowlers.. it support the batsmen..so india will doing well.. and u talk about laxman .. he should be inculded in the side. no matter what his current form is.. good slip fielder too and a part of the past combination of india test side..
401324
Yes.\nSachin tendulkar has been critisised by many magazine in the recent times. Butwe have to remeber his average is of 44 after 300 matches that shows his consitency. He has quite few records which is likely to remain unbroken. He has changed his way of playing in recent time to adjust to the current team requirements.\n\nSachin was playing big shots when there was no one else to do that and there was no support from other players in that period. Today we have shewag and dhoni, yuvi to play big shot now sachin is showing his experience and playing without risky shots.\n\nWITHOUT SACHIN INDIAN TEAM IS INCOMPLETE.
799587
I am surprised to note that all people are asking for the head of the Coach for the poor performance of Indian Team and no one is blaming the players.   If the players do not perform to their potential even if God comes as Coach of Indian Team, things will not change.\n\nDo people demand for the head of Coach think that players like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid need the coaching.  If such players having vast experience in international cricket having played in all surfaces cannot bat through 20 or 30 overs, can their failure be attributed to the coach.\n\nI strongly feel that the fault lies with the players for their non performance and they should be made accountable for their failure rather than blaming anybody else.
999575
the match seems to be draw if the Indian did not play bad.