Team India can dominate for 5-10 years - Duncan Fletcher

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http://cricketnext.in.com/news/team-india-can-dominate-for-510-years/58036-13.html Impressed with the young side that has dominated West Indies in the ongoing ODI series, India's new coach Duncan Fletcher declared that given the talent, his wards can dominate world cricket for the next 5-10 years. "It is due to the amount of talent India have. Indian cricket is in a very, very healthy state presently," stated Fletcher. India beat the hosts by three wickets on Saturday to claim an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. "I know five years in international cricket is a long time but unless some international teams suddenly come up, I don't see (India losing its grip)," added the Zimbabwean. Much of Fletcher's profuse praise, and that of skipper Suresh Raina, was reserved for India's man of the moment Rohit Sharma, who played an unbeaten knock of 86 to haul India out of the woods. "It was a great innings. It speaks of the tremendous quality India has that a batsman like him is out of the Test side. He has shown that he can finish off an innings. Not many batsmen can do it," remarked Fletcher. "He can probably play for most international Test sides. He is not getting his opportunity because the present side is so very good. I look forward to working with him. I can't tell the areas on which I would work with him since it's a confidentiality between a player and me. "I like to have one-to-one interaction with young cricketers. At the moment I am observing and trying to gain their respect," Fletcher added. Rohit seems to reserve his very best under Raina's captaincy as he had also hit two hundreds in the latter's first stint at the helm in Zimbabwe last year. "He is more disciplined now. He knows when to defend or attack. It has helped him that he has spent some quality time with Sachin for Mumbai Indians. He is now a very composed batsman," said Raina in appreciation. Fletcher felt the most pleasing aspect of India's performance has been how they have been able to extricate themselves out of tight situations. "It's pleasing how they have worked themselves out of tight situations. In the first one-day game, it was a difficult situation with four wickets down. Again today it was not easy. "I think it was the spinners who brought us back today. At one stage we were looking at a 270-plus target. It was great captaincy (on part of Raina) to keep them on," he said. The two Indian spinners - Amit Mishra and Harbhajan Singh - bowled their 20 overs for 52 runs only and picked up four wickets between them. "Harbhajan, I think bowled very well. As a batsman he has shown great improvement. I watched his two centuries against New Zealand (last winter). He has really come up as a batsman," Fletcher said. Harbhajan (41) combined with Rohit to raise 88 runs for the seventh wicket and it turned out to be a critical association. Raina was lavish in his praise for the manner in which Mishra bowled with guile and variations. "A good leg-spinner is always very useful. Mishra has great loop and his control on spin is very good. He has bowled very positively." Now that the series is won, Raina revealed that the benched players could be tried in the remaining two one-day matches of the series. "There is every chance that we would give opportunity to a few players sitting on the bench in remaining two games," he said.

[EnterTheVoid]

:facepalm: Kirsten would have never said something like this publically.

[Mystique_Myth]

he included the word "hopefully" :P gKBbL3ceITw&feature=player_embedded

[saneindian]

Guru Duncan looks to be aiming for the next level. Great to hear. Once in a while, its good to see someone from the team send a subtle message to those aiming to dislodge us from the no 1 rank of us being ready. No harm in it, even though this is not something we are used to hear either from Gary or MSD in the last 2-3 years where the emphasis has been more on "process" and the results and rankings will follow.

[jairamesh]

"I know five years in international cricket is a long time but unless some international teams suddenly come up, I don't see (India losing its grip),"

There are up now, they are called South Africa. I think South Africa still have edge, especially now with their bowling complete with at last an addition of a SA who can spell spin, Imran Tahir. For India to dominate they need a bowling attack that can bowl out sides on flat tracks. India have and will always have the batting juggernaut unit, but will lack that bowling potency when Zaheer retires after Australia series. It's become a cliché now but: "India need a speedster 90mph strike bowler (aka Dale Steyn or Shane Bond, SR

[Mystique_Myth]

There are up now, they are called South Africa. I think South Africa still have edge, especially now with their bowling complete with at last an addition of a SA who can spell spin, Imran Tahir. For India to dominate they need a bowling attack that can bowl out sides on flat tracks. India have and will always have the batting juggernaut unit, but will lack that bowling potency when Zaheer retires after Australia series. It's become a cliché now but: "India need a speedster 90mph strike bowler (aka Dale Steyn or Shane Bond, SR <40!!)" Neither India or England (two currently chest thumping to proclaim themselves no.1) possess this type of player. South Africa have the complete attack now in Steyn, Morkel, Parnell, & Tahir. This attack has the potential of bowling any side out on any tracks. So to the Fletchers, to BCCI, and to the pitch curators around the country please provide pitches where fast bowlers enjoy bowling with assistance without having to slow down for fear of getting injured on dust bowls.

did zaheer said he's going to retire this soon??

[Karan114]

India is starting to build some decent bench strength in ODI cricket, but dominance in Tests is very unlikely, especially with the ages of some of the key Test players. But, yes, its what the ultimate goal should be.

[vvvslaxman]

Duncan. don't shoot your mouth off. We are very unforgiving.

[Academite]

Have a look at the video of the post match interview posted by espncricinfo. (I am unable to post link or embed video, since this is my first post. Check the video on espncricinfo's website or on its youtube page) Especially watch the video from 2:09 where he talks about state of cricket in India. i think the article is quoting Duncan Fletcher from this press conference only. Unless, the website had another exclusive interview, which I doubt. Also, espncricinfo's title of video is "'Depth of Indian cricket stronger than anyone else' -- Fletcher". Duncan Fletcher does not talk about dominating world cricket at all. He says

"I am just repeating myself when I say thats what excited me about coming here. The depth of cricket here is probably stronger than anywhere in the world of cricket today. There is no doubt about that. And' date= you know, if that potential is realized, and they take it forward, India is going to be difficult to beat over the next 5-10 years, hopefully. But we don't know, someone might suddenly come up in next 5 years, because 5 years is a long time. So, but at the moment you have to say that cricket in India is in very healthy state."

The emphasis in quotes is mine. The article's title is very misleading and it does not contain any direct quotes from Duncan Fletcher about dominating world cricket. Article's title and 1st paragraph are very misleading and sensationalist. Please, don't bash Duncan fletcher unnecessarily. As Indian fans, at least we should support him when he is not talking rubbish, but as Indian coach is giving some valid opinion about Indian cricket.

[Sid]

Well I saw Fletcher for the 1st time only after yesterdays game,good that so far he is in the background and hope he remains there.

[Karan114]

Well I saw Fletcher for the 1st time only after yesterdays game' date='good that so far he is in the background and hope he remains there.[/quote'] Fletcher hates media interaction - it was his biggest bug bear during his time with England. Iirc his contract with the BCCI says he only has to compulsorily speak to the media at press conferences before and after certain games. And that suits the BCCI well too.

[achilles]

Have a look at the video of the post match interview posted by espncricinfo. (I am unable to post link or embed video, since this is my first post. Check the video on espncricinfo's website or on its youtube page) Especially watch the video from 2:09 where he talks about state of cricket in India. i think the article is quoting Duncan Fletcher from this press conference only. Unless, the website had another exclusive interview, which I doubt. Also, espncricinfo's title of video is "'Depth of Indian cricket stronger than anyone else' -- Fletcher". Duncan Fletcher does not talk about dominating world cricket at all. He says "I am just repeating myself when I say thats what excited me about coming here. The depth of cricket here is probably stronger than anywhere in the world of cricket today. There is no doubt about that. And, you know, if that potential is realized, and they take it forward, India is going to be difficult to beat over the next 5-10 years, hopefully. But we don't know, someone might suddenly come up in next 5 years, because 5 years is a long time. So, but at the moment you have to say that cricket in India is in very healthy state." The emphasis in quotes is mine. The article's title is very misleading and it does not contain any direct quotes from Duncan Fletcher about dominating world cricket. Article's title and 1st paragraph are very misleading and sensationalist. Please, don't bash Duncan fletcher unnecessarily. As Indian fans, at least we should support him when he is not talking rubbish, but as Indian coach is giving some valid opinion about Indian cricket.

Well spotted. Our media... what can you expect from them? :headshake:

[Sid]

Fletcher hates media interaction - it was his biggest bug bear during his time with England. Iirc his contract with the BCCI says he only has to compulsorily speak to the media at press conferences before and after certain games. And that suits the BCCI well too.

Thats good actually,less interaction with media better it is.I still remember no. of leaked reports during Guru Ghantaal Greg :finger:

[Cricket Tragic]

Keep him away from the media in England. I can already see some issue on the tour.

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@Cricket Tragic Even Oz media might do the same last time i think they twisted some quotes of Lal Chand Rajpoot

[phaedrus]

Duncan. don't shoot your mouth off. We are very unforgiving.

so true. he should go the Kirsten way. keep the media as far away as possible.

[Zelig]

There is nothing wrong in letting people know what you think. He believes this Indian team is good enough to dominate for the next ten years, and he has done the right thing by saying it. What's the problem? FFS we are the no.1 team...:dontknow: When McGrath was predicting clean sweep scores even before the series started, you looked in awe and admired the "courage" of the "great" man, but when one of your own says somethin' on similar lines, you're worried. If 'A' worked for you, it don't mean 'B' can't work for you. Don't expect a Gary from Duncan. Let Fletcher be Fletcher. Peace.

[phaedrus]

well, when you are dealing with retards in the indian media who are ready to twist and turn every word at their disposal, create stories and controversies its just better to keep them at an arm's length. the less fodder given to them the better. just wait for the time when were are struggling as a team and see this quote being used over and over again. p.s didnt care much about Mcgrath's quote either. more actions, less words. works everytime

[Academite]

Well spotted. Our media... what can you expect from them? :headshake:

Sure ... most of media is like that ...... but expect posters here to look through this sensationalism and not fall for bait put by the media. Anyways, Duncan Fletcher will have to be more selective in his quotes, so that he does not leave any room for such misleading and sensationalist articles. As has been pointed out by some posters, he dislikes media interaction (probably for this reason only), hopefully won't have many articles like this in future.

[desi pride 1234]

i dont know, but duncan reminds me of bob woolmer.