You need the Kumbles and Dravids, not just the Tendulkars

[bharat297]

For all those who have read 'Outliers', Malcolm Gladwell argues that there is no such thing as natural talent. It's just a product of environment and hours put in. It's no surprise that Gavaskar, Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma all share comparisons with each other when it comes to being referred to as 'talented'. They came through the Mumbai cricketing system, one of the strongest in India.

[yoda]

For all those who have read 'Outliers'' date=' Malcolm Gladwell argues that [b']there is no such thing as natural talent. It's just a product of environment and hours put in. It's no surprise that Gavaskar, Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma all share comparisons with each other when it comes to being referred to as 'talented'. They came through the Mumbai cricketing system, one of the strongest in India.

Doesn't matter who said it, nothing to could be farther from the truth. Natural talent is so obvious for all of us to see in various walks of life. To say that everything is acquired is BS. Yes you need the right environment to nurture that talent, which is different from saying everything is just a product of the environment and effort.

[skindia]

we need jadejas too

[G_B_]

Agreed on most points. But' date=' it seems that most peoples' biggest beef against Ashwin is his apparent lack of fitness. As an international cricketer, he's got to be more committed to staying fit. Otherwise, he won't last long.[/quote'] i think he got married than then his fitness went to ****. Same with Ojha.

[NareshK]

i think he got married than then his fitness went to ****. Same with Ojha.

They have been unfit since the start. You just have to see their ground fielding and running between the wickets.

[G_B_]

They have been unfit since the start. You just have to see their ground fielding and running between the wickets.

Ashwin has been poor between the wickets. I think he cost us the final test v WI with his poor running. But his and Ojha's ground fielding IMO has been just about average.