India v England 2012-13

[Arvind Srinivasan]

I really wish Sachin announces retirement after this pathetic test. He is embarassing himself by being part of this team. No one plays with any intent. Our spinners look worse than Bhajji. If we lose the series, everyone will call for his head as though others played their part. The team needs a major overhaul and Dhoni should be sacked if he doesnt step down himself

He was the only one to get some runs apart from Gambhir. I feel there's no reason for him to feel embarrased by his effort yesterday. India is definitely struggling. Good chance of us losing the test match.We need a good bowling performance to start with tomorrow.

[venkkiram]

Dhoni still wants to part of the test team? Fire him and bring Dinesh Karthik I say.

Cook! for cooking well Indian bowlers(spinners) in Indian soil!

[P_R]

mAdham mummAri pozhikiRadhu pOla irukkiRadhE

[P_R]

Sachin top scores and still England seems untouchably ahead.
Thus far, I couldn't have asked for better.

[CEDYBLUE]

yes.. there is no fire...
i would only blame the leader... there is no motivation...

That sums it up quite nicely. Is Dhoni.....cool or insensitive?
When Dada was at the helm and the team were only rebuilding, you could see the desire from the team to give all that they have got.......make something happen.
Gambhir should be the first guy to be sacked, the guy's was such a selfish innings in the 2nd test. If Dhoni doesn't quit after losing 10 test matches in 1 Year, he needs to be shown the door. Sachin is still running around the field, diving and giving his all.Shame on the Kohli's,Ashwins etc., Sachin should be missing the likes of Dada,Kumble,Dravid and Laxman, Men who played with pride and purpose.

Srinivasan should be cemented back to Chennai.

[CEDYBLUE]

yes.. there is no fire...
i would only blame the leader... there is no motivation...

That sums it up quite nicely. Is Dhoni.....cool or insensitive?
When Dada was at the helm and the team were only rebuilding, you could see the desire from the team to give all that they have got.......make something happen.
Gambhir should be the first guy to be sacked, the guy's was such a selfish innings in the 2nd test. If Dhoni doesn't quit after losing 10 test matches in 1 Year, he needs to be shown the door. Sachin is still running around the field, diving and giving his all.Shame on the Kohli's,Ashwins etc., Sachin should be missing the likes of Dada,Kumble,Dravid and Laxman, Men who played with pride and purpose.

Srinivasan should be cemented back to Chennai. He and his pathetic defenses!!!!

[venkkiram]

In his last four innings, R Ashwin has picked up three wickets and conceded 346 runs (average 115.33).

[povAferdeack]

This is a leadership crisis for sure...but Dhoni is not the main problem. I am not defending Dhoni but he is the best captain we have, there is not much he can do as a batsman when he comes in at 150/5.

Is there an alternative for the captaincy? There is not a single established player in the team whose place is not in question.
Pujara is still raw(< 10 matches) and Kohli's batting has been a huge let down in this series.
The leadership problem starts at the selection committee. How come there was only one option for no.6 slot...thats the only position thats open and you give the captain only one option.

Dhoni caused a huge commotion in the press just for asking spinning tracks.....I am not sure what would have happened had he called for dropping players like Sehwag, Gambir and Tendulkar(I know I will be damn p*ssed)
I don't know what to say about Tendulkar...looks like time has caught up....he was the best batsman in 2011 and its only natural you give him more opportunities. This year has been horrendous for him and he is still the best indian batsmen in the ICC rankings....speaks volume about the rest. IMO he should exit gracefully, there is not much he can do to this team which has such arrogant players like Sehwag, Gambir, Yuvi(looks like he is genuine when he says he wants to play test but he isnt cut out for this format) and Kohli who take their place in the team for granted.

The less we talk about bowling and fielding the better, even when we reached No.1 except for a few good spells from Zaheer and spinners doing well in Indian conditions there was nothing to write about.

Selection committee should drop Sehwag, Gambir, Yuvraj.
Tendulkar must retire (I am sad to say this he can still play better than the replacements but it won't do good in the long run for the team).
Ashwin needs to be dropped....he lacks the patience for a test bowler...he should work on that. I am not sure whether we have a replacement. Not Bhaji please.
Our fast bowling department...there is too much of load on Zaheer(quit one of the formats please) Ishant, Dinda, Awana, Irfan its not that bad...we atleast have a few players in the bench.

My 11 will be
Rahane, Mukund,Pujara,Badri,Kohli,Tiwary,Dhoni,Ashwin(I cant think of anyone else), Zaheer, Ishant, Ohja.

Sema verila irukaen thats why ivlo periya post, had to get this of my mind, sorry for the rant.

Edit: Regarding Dhoni being captain, yes he should be phased out. Give Pujara/ Kohli more time, groom someone and let Dhoni go.

[venkkiram]

Sachin top scores and still England seems untouchably ahead.
Thus far, I couldn't have asked for better.

பார்றா!

[Arvind Srinivasan]

Cook you beauty ....Worlds best after Clarke atm....