Dhoni's negative thinking.

[harmuk]

Kaptan cool is happy winning the series and do not want to think of 4-0' date=' on the other hand GG is tweeting about crushing the Australians. [b']I have a feeling that GG would be aggressive and better captain than Dhoni.

Hmm...How about first making it to the playing XI?

[Texan]

This exact attitude is the reason why we play so defensively.... the first thing Dhoni is thinking is how not to lose a match, while Clarke is always thinking about winning. That is why India will never be able to win consistently and will find it hard to win away from home. Winning any Test match should always be the approach. Only look to draw when there is no chance of winning.

[Texan]

I have a feeling that GG would be aggressive and better captain than Dhoni.

:agree: He just needs to sort out his batting and find a permanent place in the team before that.

[vamos_rafa]

:facepalm: Just because he tweets about revenge, he becomes a better/aggressive captain.

[Texan]

:facepalm: Just because he tweets about revenge' date=' he becomes a better/aggressive captain.[/quote'] No, it shows a positive attitude and he has shown an aggressive and positive attitude with his cricket as well when he was in the team. Dhoni's speech after the match clearly showed how negative he is, which is not the right attitude for a captain.

[ravishingravi]

^Ehh... No. Here I support Dhoni. All this posturing is inconsequential. I would rather have Dhoni's approach of calm and composed presence. I like GG. But he needs to sort his batting out first. I think he can be a good captain, but not necessarily for the reasons stated here

[Texan]

^ A captain should always think about winning first when a win is achievable. The Australians did not become a world-beating side by thinking about how they can avoid losing matches.

[don_corleone840]

^ A captain should always think about winning first when a win is achievable. The Australians did not become a world-beating side by thinking about how they can avoid losing matches.

how many matches you have captained for india?

[Texan]

^ the same number as you

[Precambrian]

We won. Get over it.

[Crookbond]

We flippin' murdered them.

Haha! Classic David Lloyd.

[urbestfriend]

^ A captain should always think about winning first when a win is achievable. The Australians did not become a world-beating side by thinking about how they can avoid losing matches.

This. When a captain thinks a draw is better than winning a test match to win a series, what message he is passing to his team mates. I am sure he would be satisfied for a draw in foreign condition with such negative mindset. On the other hand GG is naturally aggressive person, it shows in his character and when he captained KKR. Agreed that he doesn't deserve a place in the team for lack of form, doesn't mean he can't be a better captaincy material. I am sure GG is kind of person who will perform better with captaincy and motivate others to win, an attitude we require if we ever dream of winning a series in Australia/South Africa.

[saneindian]

Yeah GG had such an aggressive mindset that when we were losing in Australia, he told the Aussies "come to India, we'll show how it's played!". Basically accepting we are home bullies but pussies away from home. Exactly "an attitude we require if we ever dream of winning a series in Australia/South Africa".

[carnish]

It was crucial to not lose wickets at that time as we saw what happened with sachin due to pressure. He was runout, Yes runout. I know the pressure came from Dhoni defending a lot but he knew the importance of keeping the wickets. I dont say I would have wanted him to defend like that but thats his game, he takes the game towards the end and then explodes. Its how he plays in ODIs too. Can't blame him.

[Sidhoni]

We won. Get over it.

This

[Sidhoni]

And those saying Dhoni was playing for a draw, I doubt if you guys have watched cricket before this. Haven't we seen him do the same countless no. of times in ODIs? Be calm until the last 3-4 overs and then explode.

[vamos_rafa]

No' date=' it shows a positive attitude and he has shown an aggressive and positive attitude with his cricket as well when he was in the team. Dhoni's speech after the match clearly showed how negative he is, which is not the right attitude for a captain.[/quote'] Oh really? Do you know what happens in the dressing room? Heck even I stated on FB that we should go for the win That show I have the right positive approach to kaptaani. May be I should apply?

[vamos_rafa]

This. When a captain thinks a draw is better than winning a test match to win a series' date=' what message he is passing to his team mates. I am sure he would be satisfied for a draw in foreign condition with such negative mindset. On the other hand GG is naturally aggressive person, it shows in his character and when he captained KKR. Agreed that he doesn't deserve a place in the team for lack of form, doesn't mean he can't be a better captaincy material. I am sure GG is kind of person who will perform better with captaincy and motivate others to win, an attitude we require if we ever dream of winning a series in Australia/South Africa.[/quote'] Another :facepalm: comment. Now GG's KKR credentials are brought in. You saw the way he batted in the IPL finals? Could not freaking touch the ball and looked under extreme pressure. And BTW, let him motivate himself and score a few runs. Just coz he has a better record of swearing at the opposition does not make him an aggresive kaptaan. BTW, I wholeheartedly support the notion of MSD being an overly defensive kaptaan.

[someone]

Never understood how some fans associate players saying foul language, shouting as being an aggressive cricket captain. More importantly, how does aggressive captain relate to good captain? You need a balanced captain where both aggression and defense is controlled and managed well. Dhoni has shown that well he is capable for that.

[Pagalpanti]

This exact attitude is the reason why we play so defensively.... the first thing Dhoni is thinking is how not to lose a match, while Clarke is always thinking about winning. That is why India will never be able to win consistently and will find it hard to win away from home. Winning any Test match should always be the approach. Only look to draw when there is no chance of winning.

Ganguly was the most aggressive captain India had, any thoughts about his declaration in the sydney test? 700+ runs while we're looking for a 1st series win ever in Australia?