is dravid's leadership faulty?
953539
One can't pin the blame only on Dravid's captaincy. Its a collective irresponsibility. What about the selectors? Why is Sachin in the team...for his current form or for the past records? Why is Shehwag in the team? What is Kaif doing? What role is Pathan's? \nThe much hyped coach also seems to be clueless. Experimenting has reached comic to hopeless proportions. The amount of aggression the coach shows in front of the camera seems to be missing in what he coaches...\nAs far as the players are concerned...no one seems to be in form except an occasional flash in the pan!\nOne billion people, and tons of money with BCCI. Youth hungry for livelihood and career. Can't the BCCI start a grass-root development program and start identifying talent. Cant BCCI make bouncy pitches exclusively for practise ahead of SA/NZ tours?\nAny discussion about cricket has become an intellectual masturbation in the country!!!!
620874
By appearance, he has a good mass-pulling capability. His leadership quality can be tested by giving him the in-charge of UP where Congress is almost absent except at Ameti and Rae Baereli. He is doctorate in Economics. He has a good organisational skills, I suppose(from Rae Baereli by-polls). But neither UP nor India is Rae Baereili)
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.
679310
Friend,\nIndian team is doing good and they should keep this continue. But if some one look into the managment part and try to do some thing better in that then automatically the team will become much better then present. There should not be any politices.  Some great losses beared by indian team in near past due to this mis-managment which should be avoided. The future of the indian team is very good.
679368
A CAPTAIN SHOULD NOT DISPLAY HIS EMOTIONS.\nRAHUL DIDN'T.BUT..GANGULY DID.\n\nA CAPTAIN MUST KEEP HIS FORM AS AN EXAMPLE TO OTHERS.\nDRAVID DID. BUT..SAURAV DIDN'T.\n\nA CAPTAIN SHOULD INTERSCT HIS BOYS LIKE A FRIEND.\nJAMMY DID. BUT..DADA DIDN'T.\n\nA CAPTAIN SHOULD MAINTAIN GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH COACH.\nWALL DID. BUT..PRINCE OF KOLKOTTA DIDN'T.
90822
When Ganguly was last selected in the test team he was supported 3-2 by the 5 national selectors.  Since then the three selectors who voted for him have been replaced by the new head of the BCCI.  You decide for yourself whether he is the victim of politics.  He did not do himself any favours with indifferent form and his poor reaction to comments from Chappell.
689910
Yeah should be back as the captain of Indian veterans Cricket Team.\nMay be he'll not find a place there too.\nSomone was saying that Dravid can't handle pressure and want to see him when india is down 3-2.\nWhat about the best ever captain???\nHow many final matches we had won under him????\nWe had made the record of loosing most consecutive finals.
355668
Yes, 100% politics... When Dalmiya was supreme power of BCCI, the east zone gets importance and the team was in pocket of Ganguly.. But now When Sharad pawar is Supreme, the west zone is having its say in almost every aspect of BCCI... Their players are getting into the team.. Mr. Kiran More is having sum unfinished business wd Ganguly and he is the main reason behind ganguly not Selected.. Kiran more we all know how gud player he was.... and i feel should not even be in selection committee.. but unfortunately he is the chairman of selection committee.... badluck for indian cricket.... the greatest ever captain of india doesn't deserve this kind of treat at this stage of his career....\n\nI hope that ganguly be back in team and plays sum extra good cricket for india to shut Kiran More's Mouth......
941826
Nothing wrong with him. He needs a bit of encouragement from the media as well commentators. For an emaple, Patel, missed a stumping chance in Aus. against Pointing, he was very badly condemned & we lost the match. Similarly, Dhoni,missed a stumping chance against Kamal Akmal of Pakistan we lost the match. However, neither the media nor the commentators criticised him ..Being a young load, we had shown lot of guts against Aug. bowlers by opening the innings. Above all, he is victim of cricket politics. Had we encourage this chap probably, he would have become the best opener for Indian team.
540635
I think yes. Nobody cares about the pravin mahajan. and nither will it come in the media. There must be some problems inside. but praveen should be given fair chance.
769443
The injury to Dravid is genuine as it was observed while he was batting that he was not at ease.  Dravid will be the last person to keep away from playing citing fake injury problem.  We should not look at everything with suspect eye.
899445
now this a question to ponder about.according to me at  the present senario dravid is the best captain of the indian team bcze he leads the team from the front and always plays a captains innings when the team requires. now if the team doesnt perform well then god also cannt help our team, let alone dravid.as far ganguly is concerned atfirst let him make his way to the playing 11 then we can take him as the captain. as he is more enthusiastic and motivative which our team requires dearly.
842557
yeah u can say this defetes are shameless defetes.last 4 series India didnt play well. dravid is oki. he tried with this team to win. but this team is not perfect. young players played well in some matches. but now this is proved that they r not prepared to play in this highest lavel of cricket. team selectors have to think more about the young players. they need to bring back players like Shourav Ganguly, Laxman, Nehra. Chappal should resign. He isnt the perfect man for India. He is a gud coach. But he is not appropriate for this team. His methods r unique but not useful. So kick him out. Vensarkar & pawar has to attend this matter. Dont go for money, think for ur team. Dont do POLITICS with Indian Cricket.
149552
this is the most professional combo of captain-coach in history of indian cricket. but there is no good team to back them up. so the whole team has to be blamed if they lose, not only dravid-chappell
729099
NOW IT IS GOOD TIME FOR GREG CHAPPEL AND RAHUL DRAVID TO LEAVE THE SEAT OF COACH AND CAPTAIN RESPECTIVELY.  THE MORALE OF ALL PLAYERS IS DOWN BECAUSE OF THESE TWO PERSONS.  ANY YOUNG PLAYER SHOULD BE GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPTAIN.  COACH SHOULD BE INDIAN WITH WHOM OUR PLAYER DISCUSS THE PROBLEMS FRANKLY.
69587
sourav aint carryin' a gud attitude..agreed! but i really dun think d cricket board shud treat him d way they hv in d recent past..puttin him in and out so frequently knowingly dat he's d most successful captain India has ever produced..includin' him in tests and not in ODI's when dey know he's made 10,000+ runs in d latter form of d game... how can u expect him to perform at his best today whn he's again knocked of d one-day squad yes'day???
108281
He is the leader, follow him. Ultimately it is in his interests to get the results.. since you have made your point, let him go ahead with the plan. he ll realise his mistake sooner.. at least leadership is better than lawlessness. besides, if it affects you, try influencing others in your team so that you gain support for your cause. or if it is real serious, call it quits.