SachDan Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Dhoni good but Sachin best, says Gilchrist 11 Sep, 2008 2032hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have pipped Sachin Tendulkar to the ICC ODI Player of the Year award but Adam Gilchrist believes the Little Master is still the best batsman around. Here on a promotional tour, Gilchrist said he does not doubt Dhoni's ability but Tendulkar is simply the best. "Well, it's hard to compare whether statistically or in your mind or opinion. It's a big award for Mahendra to win but I would still say Sachin is the best player of recent times," Gilchrist said. Making a comparative study of both the Indians, Gilchrist said, "Dhoni is firepower, (it's more about) his explosiveness and unpredictability. If there is anything about Sachin, it's his technicality, he is beautiful to watch and clinical whereas Dhoni is almost carefree, playing without fear that can hurt you most. "He (Dhoni) hits some extraordinary shots that are quite unique to the game. You never see them in text books but are equally effective," said the Australian. Gilchrist was also against rushing Dhoni into the Test captain's job even though he felt it was just a matter of time before the star stumper takes over the reins from Anil Kumble. "Well, his time will come I believe," Gilchrist said. "There is no need to rush him in, I'm sure it's just a matter of time. He looks to me like the top character who can handle both Test and one-day captaincy, and the wicket-keeping and batting roles and the many, many sponsors he has," Gilchrist quipped. Though no more part of the Australian squad, Gilchrist is not immune to issues affecting the Aussies and he sounded equally worried about the uncertainty over Andrew Symonds' fate. Symonds was recently sent home from Darwin for preferring a fishing trip to a compulsory team meeting. Though Cricket Australia feels Symonds may not play again, Gilchrist is still optimistic that the all-rounder would sort out the problems and make a comeback to the side. "I hope not," he said when asked if Symonds was lost to the game. "The passion is still there within Symonds and he has got still bit more that he wants to accomplish and achieve. He just needs time," he said. "People cannot quite comprehend the stress, strain and pressure when you are so much under the microscope. Of course it's no way the worse than here in India," Gilchrist said. Link to comment
Sachinism Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 :adore::adore::adore: Link to comment
f.b.m Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 "Dhoni is firepower, (it's more about) his explosiveness and unpredictability.... Dhoni is almost carefree, playing without fear that can hurt you most." Which games has this guy been watching. Gilly's probably still stuck in 05-06. Link to comment
gs Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 "Dhoni is firepower' date= (it's more about) his explosiveness and unpredictability.... Dhoni is almost carefree, playing without fear that can hurt you most." Which games has this guy been watching. Gilly's probably still stuck in 05-06. Gily is being PC. Keeping both his Indian sponsors and fanbase happy. His playing days are over and so Indian sponsors/IPL are his means for rozi roti - paapi pet ke liya yeh sab karna padta hai!! :giggle: Link to comment
Guest Hiten. Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Gily is being PC. Keeping both his Indian sponsors and fanbase happy. His playing days are over and so Indian sponsors/IPL are his means for rozi roti - paapi pet ke liya yeh sab karna padta hai!! :giggle: Got to agree with you. I hate it when any ex-cricketers comment on who is the best or who needs to be kicked out. They are now retired, they should just stay home and take care of their family. Link to comment
flamy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Got to agree with you. I hate it when any ex-cricketers comment on who is the best or who needs to be kicked out. They are now retired' date=' they should just stay home and take care of their family.[/quote'] Why so serious? :giggle: Link to comment
DomainK Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Does not take much to figure out that he is the best.:adore: Link to comment
Holysmoke Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Duh, even the guy who won the award knows that. Link to comment
ludhianvi Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Gily is being PC. Keeping both his Indian sponsors and fanbase happy. His playing days are over and so Indian sponsors/IPL are his means for rozi roti - paapi pet ke liya yeh sab karna padta hai!! :giggle: what does that mean? Link to comment
Guest Hiten. Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 what does that mean? politically correct Link to comment
gs Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 what does that mean? Politically Correct Link to comment
h4te Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 what does that mean? politically correct. Link to comment
Guest Hiten. Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Politically Correct politically correct. Foooooooooooooooooooooools I already answered his query :finger::-D Link to comment
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