There is no one like Tendulkar. He is the greatest: Kapil

[SachDan]

Mumbai: Trust Kapil Dev to be a cut above the rest. What impressed the World Cup-winning captain about Sachin Tendulkar was not just the feat but the ‘making’ of it. “I loved the method, the mindset and the approach more than the achievement. Finally, he is batting like Sachin Tendulkar should. This is the only way he should play,†Kapil told DNA. “Only he can bat like this. If he does that, he’s flawless and nobody can ever get him out.†Kapil feels Tendulkar is peerless and a “change in approach†a few years back allowed the Laras and Pontings to inch closer. “God knows what prompted Sachin to change his style. And because he did that, he allowed a few others to get close to him (in terms of numbers and records). Suddenly, we started comparing Lara and Ponting to Tendulkar.All I have to say is that there is no one like Tendulkar. He is the greatest.†So, does he rate the Mumbaikar’s unbeaten 200 above the his own imperious 175? “I don’t want to get into that comparison business.†Is this the best ODI innings of all time? “How can I say that when I haven’t seen all ODI innings?†was another gem. When asked what’s left for Tendulkar to achieve, Kapil said, “He is enjoying his cricket and we are enjoying his cricket. He doesn’t have to prove anything.†How about the World Cup? “You should ask him. I’m sure he wants to win it badly.†So, does he have a message for Tendulkar? Yes, please play like Sachin Tendulkar. Not like anyone else,†paaji signed off. Link

[Anakin]

Shameless

[rahulrulezz]

I kinda agree with Kapil.. Sachin somewhere in between 2004-2007, became over cautious(I was still his biggest fan and will always be)..TBH, Sachin was always free-flowing batsman like Sehwag...but with better shot selection.. he is coming back to his explosive nature...He should always play with positive attitude coz he is and always be the greatest Cricketer ever..

[SachDan]

Sachin Tendulkar is bigger than Don Bradman: Virender Sehwag Mumbai: Going by his style, many expected Virender Sehwag to be the first to breach the 200-run barrier in ODIs. The opener thinks otherwise and tells DNA that he wouldn’t have taken to the game had Tendulkar not played cricket. You looked very excited after Sachin Tendulkar got to 200. The special quality of the knock is that it made every Indian proud. It was as if he or she had achieved the feat. Personally, it was no different. I thought as if I scored the double ton, it was a great feeling. He has been my role model and I took to cricket only because of him. If Sachin were not a cricketer, I would not have even touched a bat. You were supposed to be the person who should have got it… Forget Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar deserved it the most. Anyways, I feel I have achieved it myself. I have often been asked this question about 200 and I said Sachin is the right man for the feat. He has the experience and the ability. He had come close to that against New Zealand and Australia. He finally did it against South Africa. Can you explain the enormity of the feat? How difficult is it to score 200 in 50-over cricket? It is difficult because there are so many restrictions for a batsman in ODIs. There are only 300 balls to face. This effectively means you have to face at least 150-160 balls without letting the strike-rate drop. Only Sachin can do that. He did not need a runner. How much beating does the body take during a knock of such epic proportions? Sachin is one of the fittest players in the Indian team. He works a lot on his fitness. He knows what he needs to do to keep himself in good shape and he knows how much he has to work on his upper body and lower body. How do you rate this innings? It is the best knock I have ever seen. He maintained the momentum. He was playing all over the ground. He knew where to play the ball. His anticipation was also perfect and he knew what the next ball would be and prepared himself for that. People say he has changed his batting style. Have you seen any changes since the time you started playing with him back in 2000? Changes? Yes. He changes his batting according to the pitch, weather conditions, ground, bowler, and the situation. Sometimes, he changes his stance and plays differently. Where can he go from here? It depends on him. I’d love to see him till 2015. I’m sure he will play on till the 2015 World Cup. He has the passion and fitness to last the distance. I’m sure he can register 50 centuries in both Tests and ODIs. I have told him that he can achieve the feat soon. This should happen by next year. Where do you rate him among all-time greats? He is the greatest. You can’t compare him to any other cricketer. He is bigger than any cricketer. He is the God of cricket. He is bigger than anyone who has ever held a bat. Bigger than Don Bradman? Yes. He is. Link

[ViruRulez]

Shameless

:hmmm: Anyways great to hear such compliments from Veeru and Kapil especially Kapil who was one of our best bowlers and best cricketers ever

[Prudent]

:hmmm: Anyways great to hear such compliments from Veeru and Kapil especially Kapil who was one of our best bowlers and best cricketers ever

http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=89941 :winky:

[Guest Hiten.]

Shameless

Very first thing that came to my mind. Whereas reading about sacheeeeen from sehwag never gets old because it comes straight from his heart.

[graphic23]

Very first thing that came to my mind. Whereas reading about sacheeeeen from sehwag never gets old because it comes straight from his heart.

Why shameless bob? He thought Tendulkar could do better than he did in England during the Test series. Based on his recent form, that was proven right! Honestly, Kapil's seen Sachin play since his childhood - he knows what he's capable of. When Gavaskar eggs him on (through positive comments), its fine but when Kapil does the same through other manners, you criticize him?

[Guest Hiten.]

http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=89941 :winky:

Why shameless bob? He thought Tendulkar could do better than he did in England during the Test series. Based on his recent form' date=' that was proven right! Honestly, Kapil's seen Sachin play since his childhood - he knows what he's capable of. When Gavaskar eggs him on (through positive comments), its fine but when Kapil does the same through other manners, you criticize him?[/quote'] Umm kindly remind me the last time Sunny tried to push tendulkar off the shore when srt wanted to get out of the water. I would like to ask paaji about the sudden change of mind because Srt has/is not doing anything unusual but only scoring 100s which he has been doing for quite a while. Constructive criticisms are always welcome but such made up allegations are not.

[graphic23]

Umm kindly remind me the last time Sunny tried to push tendulkar off the shore when srt wanted to get out of the water. I would like to ask paaji about the sudden change of mind because Srt has/is not doing anything unusual but only scoring 100s which he has been doing for quite a while. Constructive criticisms are always welcome but such made up allegations are not.

So one criticism when Kapil thinks its necessary, and then a myriad of praises when Tendulkar deserves it make him Shameless? Great logic.

[Guest Hiten.]

So one criticism when Kapil thinks its necessary' date=' and then a myriad of praises when Tendulkar deserves it make him Shameless? Great logic.[/quote'] That ONE criticism was not pertaining to his poor form in England but he had questioned Srt's ability of bailing India out of a certain predicament. That comment is no different than patriot's claim of some else baking the cake and tendulkar adding icing to it. So by that account patriots been always right then. "Not bailing India out of trouble will always be a blot on his career"

[graphic23]

That ONE criticism was not pertaining to his poor form in England but he had questioned Srt's ability of bailing India out of a certain predicament. That comment is no different than patriot's claim of some else baking the cake and tendulkar adding icing to it. So by that account patriots been always right then. "Not bailing India out of trouble will always be a blot on his career"

Meh, patriot's repeated statements about Tendulkar's achievements being selfish and not pertaining to team victory, and that he doesn't "dominate" bowlers, etc. are far different than what Kapil is suggesting. As far as I am concerned, he felt that Tendulkar wasn't batting at his best in 2007, which is true (but quickly rectified as the tour to Australia 6 months later showed). Now he is. I dont see the point in calling him shameless for these "observations" or criticisms, as you see it. I guess I dont see it the way you do.

[Chandan]

Meh' date=' patriot's repeated statements about Tendulkar's achievements being selfish and not pertaining to team victory, and that he doesn't "dominate" bowlers, etc. are far different than what Kapil is suggesting. As far as I am concerned, he felt that Tendulkar wasn't batting at his best in 2007, which is true (but quickly rectified as the tour to Australia 6 months later showed). Now he is. I dont see the point in calling him shameless for these "observations" or criticisms, as you see it. I guess I dont see it the way you do.[/quote'] I too agree with BB and disagree with you Graphic. You didn't read Kapil's column after Sachin completed 20 years in international cricket. It is still there in that thread "celebrating Sachin's glorious.." thread. He said that Tendulkar had underachieved. I still can't understand, how things have changed in just 3 months for Kapil. Kapil has alleged Tendulkar of failing at crunch moments in a match, even to the extent of calling selfish. Wonder how could he change his mind so quickly.

[Guest Hiten.]

Meh' date=' patriot's repeated statements about Tendulkar's achievements being selfish and not pertaining to team victory, and that he doesn't "dominate" bowlers, etc. are far different than what Kapil is suggesting. As far as I am concerned, he felt that Tendulkar wasn't batting at his best in 2007, which is true (but quickly rectified as the tour to Australia 6 months later showed). Now he is. I dont see the point in calling him shameless for these "observations" or criticisms, as you see it. I guess I dont see it the way you do.[/quote'] So according to you anyone can question Srt's ability when he goes through a bad phase by asking him what has he achieved in his 20 bloody years of career ?

[Sachinism]

Shameless

Exactly, I came to this thread expecting more hatred being shown, but this guy has completely changed his tune, which in a way is kinda worse

[EnterTheVoid]

Didn't Kapil paaji write an article after the 2007 WC where he said that Tendulkar doesn't deliver in pressure situations. But than again, so did many others.

[c_vikas2000]

Mumbai: Going by his style, many expected Virender Sehwag to be the first to breach the 200-run barrier in ODIs. The opener thinks otherwise and tells DNA that he wouldn’t have taken to the game had Tendulkar not played cricket. You looked very excited after Sachin Tendulkar got to 200. The special quality of the knock is that it made every Indian proud. It was as if he or she had achieved the feat. Personally, it was no different. I thought as if I scored the double ton, it was a great feeling. He has been my role model and I took to cricket only because of him. If Sachin were not a cricketer, I would not have even touched a bat. You were supposed to be the person who should have got it… Forget Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar deserved it the most. Anyways, I feel I have achieved it myself. I have often been asked this question about 200 and I said Sachin is the right man for the feat. He has the experience and the ability. He had come close to that against New Zealand and Australia. He finally did it against South Africa. Can you explain the enormity of the feat? How difficult is it to score 200 in 50-over cricket? It is difficult because there are so many restrictions for a batsman in ODIs. There are only 300 balls to face. This effectively means you have to face at least 150-160 balls without letting the strike-rate drop. Only Sachin can do that. He did not need a runner. How much beating does the body take during a knock of such epic proportions? Sachin is one of the fittest players in the Indian team. He works a lot on his fitness. He knows what he needs to do to keep himself in good shape and he knows how much he has to work on his upper body and lower body. How do you rate this innings? It is the best knock I have ever seen. He maintained the momentum. He was playing all over the ground. He knew where to play the ball. His anticipation was also perfect and he knew what the next ball would be and prepared himself for that. People say he has changed his batting style. Have you seen any changes since the time you started playing with him back in 2000? Changes? Yes. He changes his batting according to the pitch, weather conditions, ground, bowler, and the situation. Sometimes, he changes his stance and plays differently. Where can he go from here? It depends on him. I’d love to see him till 2015. I’m sure he will play on till the 2015 World Cup. He has the passion and fitness to last the distance. I’m sure he can register 50 centuries in both Tests and ODIs. I have told him that he can achieve the feat soon. This should happen by next year. Where do you rate him among all-time greats? He is the greatest. You can’t compare him to any other cricketer. He is bigger than any cricketer. He is the God of cricket. He is bigger than anyone who has ever held a bat. Bigger than Don Bradman? Yes. He is. Link

I can't stop laughing when I listen Gavaskar and Sehwag talking about Sachin..they expect little too much...and exaggerate always....and say, Sachin can do this and that..blwa blaw blaw....they should take it normally and say yes, he is a among the few greatest player...

[DomainK]

Didn't Kapil paaji write an article after the 2007 WC where he said that Tendulkar doesn't deliver in pressure situations. But than again' date=' so did many others.[/quote'] Yes and thats why Anakin aptly called him Shameless. Kapil Dev was a great cricketer. But I am afraid he is not so good when it comes to other things. Making statements is one of those.

[Sachinism]

I can't stop laughing when I listen Gavaskar and Sehwag talking about Sachin..they expect little too much...and exaggerate always....and say' date=' Sachin can do this and that..blwa blaw blaw....they should take it normally and say yes, he is a among the few greatest player...[/quote'] Gavaskar is annoying, but we can expect it from Sehwag, he doesn't beat around the bush and just gets to the point of it. The best thing I've heard him say was when asked by some interview, "Is Sachin the master of cricket" and he interrupts the guy with, "NO!!! Not master, God of cricket"

[Anakin]

Gavaskar is annoying, but we can expect it from Sehwag, he doesn't beat around the bush and just gets to the point of it. The best thing I've heard him say was when asked by some interview, "Is Sachin the master of cricket" and he interrupts the guy with, "NO!!! Not master, God of cricket"

Yet another worshiper. Too bad patriot didn't know that before :winky: What are the chances of patriot coming out in one piece following a conversation with Veeru about SRT?