Reetinder Singh Sodhi - Another wasted talent

[saneindian]

Does anyone remember him? Led the India u-15 side to a WC win in England, led the u-19 side in 1998 which had Kaif, Sehwag in it, was rated so highly by experts of that time . Started out so well as an all rounder even in FC cricket scoring runs and taking wickets. Was given an opportunity in the ODI side as Robin Singh's replacement, played some decent gritty knocks lower in the order (still remember his partnership with Dighe in a final vs WI ), did not take too many wickets but used to bowl 5-6 steady overs and was an electric fielder. He suddenly was dropped from the squad and never got a chance again as the likes of Bangar, JP Yadav found favour. With some work on his bowling, could so easily have become a utility all rounder. Saw him on a cricket show with Bishen Bedi on a English News Channel today and when he talked a bit about his career, the disillusionment was sad.

[CG]

Yeah i remember my teacher hyping him.

[Lord]

he was okay.should have played more though

[rkt.india]

Saw him on a cricket show with Bishen Bedi on a English News Channel today and when he talked a bit about his career, the disillusionment was sad.

what disillusionment ?

[Clarke]

Run of the mill

[ganeshran]

The only thing I remember about him was his brilliant fielding. Was touted as the next big thing before falling by the wayside

[vamos_rafa]

Yeah, he was a bit like R.Jadeja wasn't he? Brilliant fielder and a bits and pieces cricketer. Played one good knock of 60 odd against WI in Zimbabwe along with Sameer Dighe. But, he was not that special.

[King Tendulkar]

Not playing for India does not equal 'waste of talent'' date=' what a silly thing to say. It's one reason I like IPL, it has decoupled a cricketer's financial security from representing India. I could care less what happens to the national team so long cricket becomes a viable career option and not an irreparable risk for players.[/quote'] Thats true that, apart from not caring how national team does, I echo your sentiments to a certain extent

[Sooda]

Does anyone remember him? Led the India u-15 side to a WC win in England, led the u-19 side in 1998 which had Kaif, Sehwag in it, was rated so highly by experts of that time .

[Lord]

[saneindian]

[gakgupta]

He was a bits and piece cricketer..... Probably ln jadeja mode.......infact jadeja is better