Tendulkar and Zaheer retirement discussion [Poll added]

[Crookbond]

Or " I think Sachin will score a hundred today to help India win"

The last time that happened seems a long, long time ago. Sachin Tendulkar tons in matches won No code has to be inserted here.

[Crookbond]

Tendulkar not finished yet - Manjrekar

With regard to Tendulkar specifically, it's interesting to note that even in his pomp he used to get out bowled quite often to the same kind of delivery, but what Gavaskar found worrying in Bangalore was the manner in which Tendulkar was getting bowled. It seemed more a miscalculation of length in his head, as opposed to when he was younger, when his downfall would come when he tried to dominate the bowling.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/580998.html

[zep1706]

Wishful thinking.

[zep1706]

I will be the happiest person on earth if he proves me wrong, but I don't see him playing consistently well from now on.

[Crookbond]

Even as I write this, I can visualise Tendulkar at home with his family. His mind will be fixed on the next full-length delivery that he will receive in his next Test innings. I can see that image now, of Tendulkar's foot coming well down that Ahmedabad pitch and sending that full, straight delivery sizzling off the turf for four.

[Lord]

wish he goes out with a bang n not a whimper

[Sehwag1830]

Tendulkar's match is in SA not Ahmedabad.

[Crookbond]

Tendulkar's match is in SA not Ahmedabad.

:hmmmm2:

[Sehwag1830]

:hmmmm2:

CLT20. :cantstop:

[Crookbond]

CLT20. :cantstop:

:facepalm:

[SLICKR392]

/\ :hysterical:

[rkt.india]

Why Sachin Tendulkar needs to extend his Test career

The hedgehog knows one big thing. Sachin Tendulkar, the very definition of the hedgehog, cannot be unaware that his illustrious career is winding down. But - despite his failures against New Zealand - it cannot be the end. Yet. Yes, he has slowed down. Yes, he was bowled three times in his last three innings. Yes, his failures were not against the greatest bowling attack in the world. But only those who simplify the game into an exercise in painting-by-numbers (a speciality of Indian television channels) can believe that all batsmanship can be reduced to such packages as "if you are bowled often, you are old and must quit". His dismissal in the first innings at Bangalore resulted from indecisiveness. It wasn't the wrong choice of shot so much as that split second of inactivity while he made up his mind. Self doubt In the second innings, he twice played the square drive against Tim Southee that suggested he had overcome his self doubt. Yet, unusually for a man who once cut out all drives on the off side while making a double century in Australia, Tendulkar attempted to play across the line. This had nothing to do with his age or fitness - it was the dogged but dangerous attempt by a proud man to slaughter the demons within, and to be seen to be slaughtering them. This is not to suggest that Tendulkar has no problems. Sachin Tendulkar Tendulkar has been playing international cricket for 23 years He is 39, and has been playing international cricket for 23 years. He has had career-threatening injuries, went through a phase when he could not lift a mug of coffee because of his injured elbow, and his various bones have been analysed threadbare in the national media. And now, with the retirement of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, he needs to lead yet another phase of revival in Indian cricket. There are seven home Tests to follow this New Zealand series and tours to South Africa, New Zealand and England to come. Now that the brouhaha over his 100 centuries has died down, Tendulkar can take a good, hard look at his career. He has certainly overstayed his welcome in one-day cricket. There is nothing to prove in that format, and the focus ought to be on Test cricket. Recalibrate Despite the 2-0 win against New Zealand, India's batting - Virat Kohli apart - does not inspire confidence. It would be the height of irresponsibility by the selectors to let Tendulkar go in the same season as Dravid and Laxman. The Englishmen arrive next month, and there might be call to drop Tendulkar down to number five, from where he might possibly control the innings. With Cheteshwar Pujara settling in nicely at number three, a promotion for India's best batsman of the past year and more, Virat Kohli, would allow Tendulkar to recalibrate his game without the pressure of having to carry the batting on his shoulders. Technically, he will benefit from a chat with the man who held India's middle order together in his time - Gundappa Viswanath. Since the recent dismissals have resulted from poor shot selection, Vishwanath would advise him about the value of playing straight as you grow older. Vishwanath, one of India's most creative batsmen, changed his guard from leg to middle and consciously played straighter towards the end of his career. Although he didn't make huge scores, Tendulkar did look good while batting in England and Australia, and he is at the stage in his career when he simply has to make the right choices. No more one-day cricket; restricted appearances in the IPL. And all energies focused on Tests. That will revive both his career as well as the fortunes of Indian cricket. Incredibly, he has more to offer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-19472946

[rkt.india]

Despite the 2-0 win against New Zealand, India's batting - Virat Kohli apart - does not inspire confidence. It would be the height of irresponsibility by the selectors to let Tendulkar go in the same season as Dravid and Laxman.

Tendulkar is the one who inspires least confidence after the way he batted in this test series. Hope, he does well against England.

[ganeshran]

Please use the retirement thread to discuss retirement of SRT.

[Tiger80]

I also enjoy the game in my backyard.:winky:

With speedgun showing your every ball above 160 kph:winky:

[Asim]

So 100% voters actually want Sachin to retire, either before or right after Eng series :cantstop:

[Lord]

So 100% voters actually want Sachin to retire' date=' either before or right after Eng series :cantstop:[/quote'] thats the only 2 options given:dontknow: after doesnt mean right after:beee:

[vvvslaxman]

All said and done he deserves a farewell series. Dravid, Laxman both lost that opportunity. Atleast let him have it.

[Old guy]

All said and done he deserves a farewell series. Dravid' date=' Laxman both lost that opportunity. Atleast let him have it.[/quote'] he has ipl for that...:two_thumbs_up:

[vvvslaxman]

he has ipl for that...:two_thumbs_up:

He is going to be stuck in a vicious circle if he doesn't plan now. When he is out of form he will want to leave on a high note. When he is in form "i am in form why should i retire".