Tendulkar and Zaheer retirement discussion [Poll added]

[Yoda-esque]

After Kohli's 100' date=' will Sachin be gracious enough to move down the order when we bat in the 2nd innings and let Kohli bat at 4?[/quote'] LOL.He is the great SRT.Nothing changes!

[Lord]

After Kohli's 100' date=' will Sachin be gracious enough to move down the order when we bat in the 2nd innings and let Kohli bat at 4?[/quote'] if Dhoni has balls to ask,he will,he has moved in MO in ODIs in the past to accomodate Viru n Ganguly

[fineleg]

Salutations to a legend Salutations to a legend. Has served the country very well. And goodbye, I feel that he is going to announce retirement. Hope he gets a great score in his very last innings - at Nagpur.

[superstar]

Don't have high hopes. He might retire from ODI and continue to be passenger till the end of the season.

[Sachin=GOD]

Nobody qualified to suggest Sachin Tendulkar on retirement: Viv Richards http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/england-in-india-2012/top-stories/Nobody-qualified-to-suggest-Sachin-Tendulkar-on-retirement-Viv-Richards/articleshow/17626196.cms

who the fu

[Yoda-esque]

who the fu

[suraj]

Nobody qualified to suggest Sachin Tendulkar on retirement: Viv Richards LONDON: West Indian cricket legend Viv Richards has backed Sachin Tendulkar to continue despite his poor form, saying the senior Indian batsman is the best person to decide on his retirement and should continue as long as he wants. "Nobody is qualified enough to tell him (Tendulkar) when they think he should go," Richards told 'BBC Radio Shropshire'. There have been questions raised about the 39-year-old Tendulkar's position in the team as he is averaging just 18.66 in six innings in the ongoing Test series against England. "When you're retired, you're retired for a very, very long time. It's like being dead to some degree, so while you're alive and still up for it and still enjoying what you're doing, to me that's what it's all about," Richards said. There have been mixed views on Tendulkar's future with some former Indian cricketers such as Sunil Gavaskar, Mohinder Amarnath, Dilip Vengsarkar and Sourav Ganguly urging him to have a chat with the selectors on his retirement plan. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/england-in-india-2012/top-stories/Nobody-qualified-to-suggest-Sachin-Tendulkar-on-retirement-Viv-Richards/articleshow/17626196.cms

Choker supporting choker :giggle::giggle:

[Sachin=GOD]

Tendulkar finds support from Viswanathan Anand

Struggling Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday received support from unexpected quarters with five-time world champion chess wizard Viswanathan Anand urging him to continue playing as long as he wanted. Ťriticism is fine, but if you still like playing itÃÔ crazy to stop for no reason. In sport there is no question that it favours young people in general. But I really want to play chess still, the 43-year-old Anand told reporters here at a promotional event. Ū am lucky to have the chance to play and I intend to use it. I imagine the same for him (Tendulkar), India first Grandmaster in 1988 said. Terming 40 as just a number, Anand said itÃÔ funny when one is questioned about age. ŵhe first question people ask is when are you going to retire? And if both of you want to retire, can one of you retire... ItÃÔ a little bit funny. In my case, I donÃÕ think there is any fundamental change from December 10, 2009 to December 11, 2010. But it seems to affect the way people see you, Anand, who turned 43 on December 11, said. The chess wizard clubbed Tendulkar, former India captain Sourav Ganguly, tennis veteran Leander Paes as three top icons he had seen. Ūn general I have seen a lot of Leander Paes... I might have started a few years earlier but Sachin and I have been there for quite a long time. Sourav was there for quite a good part there as well. I think most of our careers we share together, he said. Asked whether age was a factor, he said, Ū donÃÕ think the number 40 has any particular significance with chess. In chess, you definitely get more time. ŵhere is a certain wear and tear in physical sport. There are sports like football and tennis, where people would be amazed if you continue beyond 32-33. However, Anand said he did not wish to play beyond 50. Ū think 50 is kind of a barrier. For me, I donÃÕ expect to be playing top chess when I am 60. But still there are a few years left. In the meantime, I want to enjoy as much as possible. But Anand said he would like to win as many world titles as possible. Ū have not fixed any number to it. ItÃÔ as many as they will let me in, he said with a smile. But on a serious note he said he has a heavy schedule next year keeping in mind the next World Championship in 2013. Ū have a heavy schedule next year. I would want to play as many as possible. The candidates for the world championship will be selected in March and I will know who my opponent is, he said. Recalling his match against Boris Gelfand, he said, ÅÊt was extremely draining. It was a huge workload that you put in for more than three months. But I donÃÕ think I am affected by it anymore. I was keen to play in Romania in June but it got postponed. On to things other then chess, Anand hoped the impasse between the Indian Olympic Committee and the Indian Olympic Association would be resolved with more than three years to go before the next Olympics. Å¢t the moment, we still have more than a couple of years to solve the problem, so I am not too concerned. The main thing is to do well at the Games. We should not lose focus, I hope the situation with the federation is sorted out. They will remain athletes irrespective of they represent under the flag or not, he said.

http://www.thehindu.com/sport/tendulkar-finds-support-from-viswanathan-anand/article4209523.ece

[Crookbond]

[rkt.india]

So Anand doesnt see difference in cricket and chess.

[diga]

Tendulkar finds support from Viswanathan Anand http://www.thehindu.com/sport/tendulkar-finds-support-from-viswanathan-anand/article4209523.ece

Chess => mental > physical cricket => physical >> mental

[Sidhoni]

So no announcement yet as expected. I guess it will come after Aus.

[Ultimate_Game]

p.s no matter what happens he is the greatest there has ever been

Yeah sure :hysterical: Outside of India he's right now considered one of the very good players of this generation along with Lara, Ponting and kallis with plenty of people having one or the other over Tendulkar. Forget being the greatest ever it would be tough to justify him as the best of the current era.

[Raghav_12]

Yeah sure :hysterical: Outside of India he's right now considered one of the very good players of this generation along with Lara' date= Ponting and kallis with plenty of people having one or the other over Tendulkar. Forget being the greatest ever it would be tough to justify him as the best of the current era.

Just because you are outside India and you think so, doesn't mean that people out side India think him to be at par or may be lesser than Ponting or Kallis. He is undoubtedly considered best of his era.

[Ultimate_Game]

Just because you are outside India and you think so' date=' doesn't mean that people out side India think him to be at par or may be lesser than Ponting or Kallis. He is undoubtedly considered best of his era.[/quote'] Not really. Check out any English or Aussie poll or talk to fans of these countries, and in fact most fans rate Lara higher and English ones in fact rate Dravid higher. Tendulkar is considered a talented player but that's about it. Most people think that he couldn't be relied to win a match for his team when chips were down like Lara or Ponting could. P.S. - I haven't mentioned Paki fans who generally run down anything India so just going by English & Aussie fans' feedback/opinions.

[Eternal Atma]

who the fu

[Eternal Atma]

Not really. Check out any English or Aussie poll or talk to fans of these countries, and in fact most fans rate Lara higher and English ones in fact rate Dravid higher. Tendulkar is considered a talented player but that's about it. Most people think that he couldn't be relied to win a match for his team when chips were down like Lara or Ponting could. P.S. - I haven't mentioned Paki fans who generally run down anything India so just going by English & Aussie fans' feedback/opinions.

Lol what rubbish. I have lived in England all my life and never heard that, you have thrown in so many names there :cantstop: At most there is a Lara/Tendu debate which is fair enough but to say english people rate Ponting or Dravid higher, you must be talking out of your *** :two_thumbs_up:

[Eternal Atma]

So Anand doesnt see difference in cricket and chess.

It's a mental issue with Tendulkar. He still has the skills to be the best batsmen in the world.

[Number]

Even though I want him to go (badly) but I would still say that he is the best batsman of his era with Lara quite close. Nobody else in the league of these 2.

[Yoda-esque]

Yoda reminds me of a captain who follows the ball when setting fields :giggle:

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