Pagalpanti Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 SYDNEY: Facing severe criticism for his unimpressive captaincy and performances in Test cricket, under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered to quit the leadership role in the longer format of the game if the BCCI feels there is a better replacement waiting in the wings. Dhoni said if somebody could do a better job than him in Tests, then he will be more than happy to step down as captain for the sake of the team. "It (captaincy) doesn't belong to anyone. It's a position I hold, and it's an added responsibility. I always like to do well till I am in job but it's not something I want to stick to. If there is a better replacement, he can come in," Dhoni said on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's first Twenty20 game Australia. "At the end of the day, you want India to perform. If there is someone who can do a better job, captaincy should be given to him. It's not something you have to cling on to," said Dhoni as speculation grew over his Test future both as a batsman and captain. :facepalm: Have to say, I'm disgusted with his press conference answers. During the test series he talked about retiring from test cricket and now just before the ODI series begins he is talking about quitting test captaincy. If he is really up for it, he should convey this to selectors rather than telling about it in a press conference ahead of a important ODI tri-series.
Needforspeed Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Don't misread it. He is not talking about quitting test captaincy. He is only saying that if BCCI wants a change of captain, he is OK with it. Sounds like the right thing to say. "It (captaincy) doesn't belong to anyone. It's a position I hold, and it's an added responsibility. I always like to do well till I am in job but it's not something I want to stick to. If there is a better replacement, he can come in," Dhoni said on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's first Twenty20 game Australia. Whats wrong with this statement?
King Tendulkar Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 What a waste of space. I was first one to call his complete lack of regard for tests when he rested a test sreies against SL to be ok for IPL. Sack him with immediate effect
Pagalpanti Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 Don't misread it. He is not talking about quitting test captaincy. He is only saying that if BCCI wants a change of captain, he is OK with it. Sounds like the right thing to say. . Whats wrong with this statement? You don't make these kind of statements in middle of a tour. And if he is so serious why tell it to the media, why not convey it to the selectors? This isn't the first time, right from start of tour he has been talking about retiring from test/odi cricket, quitting captaincy... bla bla
jusarrived Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 You don't make these kind of statements in middle of a tour. And if he is so serious why tell it to the media, why not convey it to the selectors? This isn't the first time, right from start of tour he has been talking about retiring from test/odi cricket, quitting captaincy... bla bla Facing severe criticism for his unimpressive captaincy and performances in Test cricket, under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered to quit the leadership role in the longer format of the game if the BCCI feels there is a better replacement waiting in the wings
Needforspeed Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 You don't make these kind of statements in middle of a tour. And if he is so serious why tell it to the media, why not convey it to the selectors? This isn't the first time, right from start of tour he has been talking about retiring from test/odi cricket, quitting captaincy... bla bla We dont know what sort of question was asked by the media. I dont think he is making a statement, but must be answering to some question. Someone must have asked him about his feelings about change in captaincy. The media never reports what was the question asked but quote the reply as a Headline. Out of context but to illustrate the point (maybe a joke only) The Pope landed in London. A Journalist asked him " Your Holiness, do u plan to visit any nightclubs in London? Not knowing what to answer, the pope smiled and asked politely 'Oh are there nightclubs in London?' Next day the Headlines " Pope's first question in London - Are there Nightclubs in London?'
CG Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 We dont know what sort of question was asked by the media. I dont think he is making a statement, but must be answering to some question. Someone must have asked him about his feelings about change in captaincy. The media never reports what was the question asked but quote the reply as a Headline. Out of context but to illustrate the point (maybe a joke only) The Pope landed in London. A Journalist asked him " Your Holiness, do u plan to visit any nightclubs in London? Not knowing what to answer, the pope smiled and asked politely 'Oh are there nightclubs in London?' Next day the Headlines " Pope's first question in London - Are there Nightclubs in London?' :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: SO TRUE.
asterix Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 We dont know what sort of question was asked by the media. I dont think he is making a statement, but must be answering to some question. Someone must have asked him about his feelings about change in captaincy. The media never reports what was the question asked but quote the reply as a Headline. Out of context but to illustrate the point (maybe a joke only) The Pope landed in London. A Journalist asked him " Your Holiness, do u plan to visit any nightclubs in London? Not knowing what to answer, the pope smiled and asked politely 'Oh are there nightclubs in London?' Next day the Headlines " Pope's first question in London - Are there Nightclubs in London?' He can simply say that he doesn't wishes to answer these questions as the series is still ongoing. He will clarify all matters after the series.. He keeps on blabbering and saying inane things.. You ask him one question and he gives multiple answers, blabbering on and on and on... He doesn't has to answer each and every question..
J P K Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Apparently, Dhoni’s statement regarding quitting Tests altogether made during the Australian Test series hasn’t gone down well with the BCCI officials and reports of rift among the World Cup winning captain and Sehwag are being considered as the main reason behind the speculations over the Test captaincy debate. http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/change-of-guard-dhoni-to-lose-test-captaincy_736606.html posted four days back ^ he is trying to clear his statement now
saneindian Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 BCCI should not waste any time now. Loha garam hai, maar do hathora
Stuge Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 BCCI should not waste any time now. L**a garam hai' date= maar do hathora corrected and censored ;) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++= between on a serious note : Dhoni has gone nuts .Why does he needs to clarify everything specially when the series is yet to be finished
CG Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 MS Dhoni on the change the youngsters have brought to India's dressing room ahead of the limited-overs games in Australia - From Kishore Kumar, we have gone to Sean Paul Does he himself knows what he says?
Stuge Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 MS Dhoni on the change the youngsters have brought to India's dressing room ahead of the limited-overs games in Australia - From Kishore Kumar' date= we have gone to Sean Paul Does he himself knows what he says? :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
Shunya Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 what is wrong in the statement?...ppl are unnecessarily getting carried away with media hype...
Sidhoni Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 What the hell is wrong here? You guys wanted him to quit captaincy, and he is happy t quit captaincy if there is a better replacement.
King Tendulkar Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 What the hell is wrong here? You guys wanted him to quit captaincy' date=' and he is happy t quit captaincy if there is a better replacement.[/quote'] Sums up why our team has become pathetic. No drive, no determination, no desire, no fight, no willingness to stick it out and succed. Just a simple o well its not going that great is it. If you want me to carry on I can if you want , other wise not that bothered and can quit or replace me. PATHETIC
Sidhoni Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Sums up why our team has become pathetic. No drive, no determination, no desire, no fight, no willingness to stick it out and succed. Just a simple o well its not going that great is it. If you want me to carry on I can if you want , other wise not that bothered and can quit or replace me. PATHETIC What else did u expect him to say? Weren't you the one who was demanding for a new captain?
Magneto Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 It will be nice if Dhoni takes a six month sabbatical after the series. The fans of this country and the media will eat him alive otherwise. Will be good for his body and his mind.
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