No plans to retire from ODIs: Sachin Tendulkar

[Needforspeed]

I am somehow happy that Sachin is not playing. In ODIs, the other guys raise their game when Sachin is not playing. When he is playing, the others tend to be more casual. Also, when Sachin is not playing, the focus is on the team..When he plays the focus is always on him. In ODIs the team is better off without Sachin.

[RedFever]

I am somehow happy that Sachin is not playing. In ODIs, the other guys raise their game when Sachin is not playing. When he is playing, the others tend to be more casual. Also, when Sachin is not playing, the focus is on the team..When he plays the focus is always on him. In ODIs the team is better off without Sachin.

perfect

[velu]

Sachin wont retire unless he is kicked out of the team :finger:

[Ultimate_Game]

Sachin wont retire unless he is kicked out of the team :finger:

But who's gonna bell the cat :dontknow: It's definitely not going to be Srikkanth. When do we get the new selection panel?

[MechEng]

Sachin seems to be taking his spot in the squad for granted now....I understand he has that passion for the game, but you need a stabilized side for the next World Cup. If Sachin keeps choosing and picking then there will be no rhythm in the team, guys like Rahane and etc. will be more worried whether they will make it to the team rather than their batting.

[velu]

But who's gonna bell the cat :dontknow: It's definitely not going to be Srikkanth. When do we get the new selection panel?

probably selectors might drop him once he starts averaging less than 15 for some time :(

[Crookbond]

I think in some way this is good. I prefer him in the Tennis box (Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open) than here. :--D

[Shunya]

"I felt I shouldn't be part of the Twenty20 squad in 2007 and I had been asked (to stay on) but I felt I should not be part of Twenty 20 squad because the team did well. When I get that feeling in one-day cricket may be I would take that decision," he said. This is such high end crap...shame if those are his actual words...

[Needforspeed]

^^ So Tendulkar is not quitting ODI, because he feels the team will not do well without him? They why does he skip so many series. And in the Tri-Series and Asia Cup, India did not do well even when Tendulkar played.

[Old guy]

^^ So Tendulkar is not quitting ODI' date=' because he feels the team will not do well without him? They why does he skip so many series. And in the Tri-Series and Asia Cup, India did not do well even when Tendulkar played.[/quote'] +1 just wht do these al guys think abt themselves in there heads i have no fkn idea :mad: sehwag instead of worrying abt his place is going after captaincy tendulkar is right now bigger then team why did he played in australian series? why is htis sri lankan away series not big enough ? specially considering how badly we have been away from home even in odis well on positive sie some one else will get chance but in the end tendulkar and osme one else will get dropped i dont think gambhir even knows where he is gonna play in next series do u know who our openers are ?:nervous:

[velu]

without active sachinstas , any thread related to sachin will be boring :angry_smile:

[Needforspeed]

http://cricket.yahoo.com/news/the-choosy-patriot.html The Choosy Patriot.

For a fortnight, players of the Indian team have been arriving at BangaloreÃÔ National Cricket Academy one by one. TheyÃÓe here to shed holiday flab and get ready for the arduous cricket schedule ahead. One player not expected for the training sessions was Sachin Tendulkar, who, having completed his hundredth hundred and appearing for Mumbai Indians in IPL, was vacationing. This hinted at his possible sitting out of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. On Wednesday, announcing the Indian squad for the tour, chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth said, Å´achin is not available (for selection). He must be aiming for the England and Australia series later this season. Since Srikkanth didnÃÕ mention any health issues, it can be safely assumed Tendulkar is fit, but wants to extend his break. Although he is expected to play New Zealand in a home series in August, a trip to the Emerald Isle, it appears, ranks below IPL duties for the little master. Now that he has skipped the tour, letÃÔ recall what Sachin had said in one of his many interviews after completing his century of centuries: żB]I feel when I am batting well, it is important that I continue to serve the country and not give up. It is extremely selfish to suggest that I should give up when I am doing well. ThatÃÔ the time to serve the country. And when I am not doing well and am unable to serve India, I will stand down and give it all up. Another aspect that begs discussion is TendulkarÃÔ unwillingness to give up his batting positions. The above quote is taken in its entirety, leaving no room for misinterpretation or misunderstanding. Tendulkar had said this in response to a question about the possibility of his retirement. It was a valid query. HeÃÅ been through a full year in search of an elusive hundred. Days passed, failures piled up and by his own admission frustration grew. He canÃÕ say he was ÅÅoing well in this period. Tendulkar then played the tri-series in Australia a myopic decision that was deservedly criticised. And when he failed to cross fifty in that tournament, he played on in the Asia Cup, still on a quest for the mother of all centuries. Consequently, two opportunities to groom a young batsman were missed. Tendulkar insisted he wasnÃÕ in it for records. But the moment the milestone was reached, he proceeded to celebrate it somewhat defiantly with a succession of media events, accepting praises with practised modesty. The quality of that hundred against Bangladesh, and what it cost India, has been discussed elsewhere. Yes, he batted slowly. Yes, the bowlers bowled badly. Yes, India lost. We neednÃÕ bring that up again. The point of interest now is the clever patriotic spin Tendulkar gave to the achievement when he said he wants to serve the country when on top. Never mind that he had limped to the milestone. Tendulkar said the hundred was a gentle reminder to his critics that he was still around and he emphasised that he will be around. Ÿhen I retire is something I will decide because when I started it was not decided by someone else, he said. There are two points to be made here. One: normally, itÃÔ the selectors who pick, drop or rest players. Tendulkar must be the only player in international cricket who decides when he will condescend to play, and when he will not. After the World Cup, he appeared in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, but skipped national duty in the West Indies. The selectors, who clearly need to grow a pair, obliged him and his whips every single time. To them, or to TendulkarÃÔ countless cheerleaders, he has earned the right to rest when he wants. Two: letÃÔ nitpick his 'patriotic' comments for a bit. If heÃÔ fit, and when he clearly believes he is on top of his game, why hasnÃÕ Tendulkar now agreed to tour Sri Lanka? ShouldnÃÕ he be serving the country this moment? Is it because no apparent records are at stake? Is it because he knows he has the Board (and his legions of fans) by their family jewels? Or has unprecedented, incomparable success blinded the great man into believing that he can do no wrong? Another aspect that begs discussion is TendulkarÃÔ unwillingness to compromise on his batting positions. In ODIs, he always opens. In Tests, he always bats at No. 4. Remember that India at the moment are in the dumps (forget the IPL, remember the recent 0-8 Test record!). ItÃÔ important for the country to try out new players and discover batting combinations that would see them through the next decade. But every time Tendulkar returns from his self-imposed breaks, potential combinations have to be broken up to accommodate him in his usual slot. Finally and it all boils down to this where is Tendulkar taking the team to with his super-selective tactics? Srikkanth mentioned he wants to prolong his career since thereÃÔ a long season ahead. But he doesnÃÕ mention how Tendulkar will help the team recover from its slump. For too long, thereÃÔ been an individualistic streak to IndiaÃÔ pursuits on the cricket field. When that changes, the team can hope to start winning again. And who better to ring in the change than the favourite son who can do no wrong.

[Crookbond]

Time for an appropriate BUMP

There are two points to be made here. One: normally, it’s the selectors who pick, drop or rest players. Tendulkar must be the only player in international cricket who decides when he will condescend to play, and when he will not. After the World Cup, he appeared in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, but skipped national duty in the West Indies. The selectors, who clearly need to grow a pair, obliged him and his whips every single time. To them, or to Tendulkar’s countless cheerleaders, he has earned the right to rest when he wants. Two: let’s nitpick his 'patriotic' comments for a bit. If he’s fit, and when he clearly believes he is on top of his game, why hasn’t Tendulkar now agreed to tour Sri Lanka? Shouldn’t he be serving the country this moment? Is it because no apparent records are at stake? Is it because he knows he has the Board (and his legions of fans) by their family jewels? Or has unprecedented, incomparable success blinded the great man into believing that he can do no wrong?

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[Crookbond]

Waah re waah ICF moderation team

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[jind]

2008 : 2 ODIs 2009: 21 ODIs 2010 : 2 ODIs 2011: 11 ODIs (including WC :yay:) 2012: 10 ODIs I think everyone knows that Sachin has been playing certain series for a few years now though that would have probably been leading upto the World Cup. I say let the great man play how he wants , maybe he has an eye on the next WC

[PaceAttack]

Lot of cricketers retire because they want to spend time with their family. Sachin is very lucky that BCCI allows him to spend time with his family as well as allow him to pick the series he wants to play.

[superstar]

KP will be jealous. Must have immigrated to India.

[Shunya]

lol...its like Indian political system... what comes out what stays in all handled by bosses :)

Waah re waah ICF moderation team

[ravishingravi]

He is too good to be asked to retire. He was lone warrior for us. Surely we can manage or next 2 or 3 WCs. Maybe arrange more series with Bangladesh, Kenya, and Ireland at home so he can get few records and keep enjoying the game. I ll stop watching when he stops enjoying it.