Tendulkar and Zaheer retirement discussion [Poll added]

[Asim]

Last 8 Test Matches: Sachin avg: 35 Ashwin avg: 38 B->

[deathmonger]

Last 8 Test Matches: Sachin avg: 35 Ashwin avg: 38 B->

Ashwin avg: 26.83 Ajmal: 27.09 B->

[Jersey #10]

Ashwin avg: 26.83 Ajmal: 27.09 B->

:hysterical: pwnd :giggle:

[Asim]

Ashwin avg: 26.83 Ajmal: 27.09 B->

:hysterical: pwnd :giggle:

:hysterical: Sachin fans ki yeh halat :giggle: Bringing Ajmal, Ashwin bowling comparison to respond THE SACHIN vs Ashwin BATTING comparison :cantstop:

[Tridibans_16]

I think Zaheer needs to come at no.11. He doesn't even applies himself to try and atleast stay on the crease for 2-3 overs. The way he bats these days, its seems he just wants to go to the dressing room as soon as possible. Look at Umesh. Might not be a good tail ender but the grit and determination to support Ashwin was awsome. All these might seem trivial but this very approach could cost us a close game whille chasing.

[Sarkar]

Second highest getter for two test series in England and Australia where other Indian Batting Stalwarts lost completely haters will hate Sachin will be back to his best.

[Sarkar]

Last 8 Test Matches: Sachin avg: 35 Ashwin avg: 38 B->

51 test centuries no pak batsman will achieve that.

[adi B]

51 test centuries no pak batsmen will achieve that collectively.

[Crookbond]

^ :facepalm:

[Lord]

^ :facepalm:

I think he meant 51 tons in all forms of games combined. btw r u watching Dhoni's kaptaani:--D

[Crookbond]

I think he meant 51 tons in all forms of games combined. btw r u watching Dhoni's kaptaani:--D

Still does not make sense. What is wrong with Dhoni's captaincy now? The in-out fields are pretty ok in the sub continent & a popular choice.

[CSK Fan]

Still does not make sense. What is wrong with Dhoni's captaincy now? The in-out fields are pretty ok in the sub continent & a popular choice.

From cricinfo

Ashwin and Ojha have now taken a staggering 73 wickets in five Tests together. But India allowed the innings to drift with defensive fields, and have a fairly difficult task in the fourth innings

But what do they know, huh?

[Crookbond]

From cricinfo But what do they know, huh?

:facepalm: The person who is covering the game is just like you and me sitting and watching the game on a TV but sure do not let facts come in your way.

[Number]

:facepalm: The person who is covering the game is just like you and me sitting and watching the game on a TV but sure do not let facts come in your way.

Simon Doull too pointed it out.

[Pagalpanti]

Simon Doull too pointed it out.

So it must be right?? NZ are 232/9 on a flat deck 3rd day of a test match. The only reason we are in this position despite pacers not clicking is forcing NZ'ers to play false shots vs spinners, its all due to pressure created by the field.

[Crookbond]

Simon Doull too pointed it out.

Numb I made a post on the match thread [1]. SC conditions every damn captain employs such fields. It does not mean not attacking - it is not just attractive attacking. As a batsman, if you ask me I will prefer the attacking field because I might as well get value for the shots. In this case, even if it is a good shot I only get a single or a 2 rather than a boundary which I thoroughly deserve. [1] http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showpost.php?p=2096518&postcount=1921

[panther]

poor batting from nz but expected going back to spinners when they should be on the front foot.

[Lord]

Numb I made a post on the match thread [1]. SC conditions every damn captain employs such fields. It does not mean not attacking - it is not just attractive attacking. As a batsman' date= if you ask me I will prefer the attacking field because I might as well get value for the shots. In this case, even if it is a good shot I only get a single or a 2 rather than a boundary which I thoroughly deserve. [1] http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showpost.php?p=2096518&postcount=1921

but to get boundaries,u woud hv to go hard n hence risky,whereas otherwise u can dab around n play with soft hands to get singles without any risk

[Number]

So it must be right?? NZ are 232/9 on a flat deck 3rd day of a test match. The only reason we are in this position despite pacers not clicking is forcing NZ'ers to play false shots vs spinners, its all due to pressure created by the field.

Numb I made a post on the match thread [1]. SC conditions every damn captain employs such fields. It does not mean not attacking - it is not just attractive attacking. As a batsman, if you ask me I will prefer the attacking field because I might as well get value for the shots. In this case, even if it is a good shot I only get a single or a 2 rather than a boundary which I thoroughly deserve. [1] http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showpost.php?p=2096518&postcount=1921

Point taken. But still feel needs to get one more close in fielder for spinners. Though must say his bowling changes worked excellent today.

[Crookbond]

but to get boundaries' date='u woud hv to go hard n hence risky,whereas [b']otherwise u can dab around n play with soft hands to get singles without any risk

Bhai, This is exactly why they struggle against spin! They can NOT for life dab around and manouvre singles. The conditions in which they have bought up prevent the same as the ball swings. SC players are wristy because we are forced to use our wrists against the spinners.