Switchblade Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/cricket-news/70619/not-at-all-surprised-with-indias-turnaround-ravi-shastri "I am not at all surprised," "In fact, why should I be surprised that the team has started on a magnificent note? I had complete belief in the boys and their abilities. It was a case of performing to their potential and that's exactly what has happened in the two matches against Pakistan and South Africa. If you ask me, the script went on expected lines," "I think the team was mentally drained after playing the tri-series. The boys needed to recharge their batteries and freshen up for the World Cup. The break from cricket did them a world of good as they came all guns blazing when it was required. And frankly speaking, I believe that this tri-series that we played was sheer waste of time and energy." "I think that will be putting too much burden on one individual. He should be allowed to play freely and express himself in the best way possible," Shastri said when asked if Kohli is destined to break all international batting records. "As far as I am concerned, I have never seen any Indian batsman perform better than Virat on Australian soil keeping Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman in mind as they have done exceptionally well. I mean, show me one Indian batsman who has scored four centuries in four Test matches. He has been phenomenal. He was dominant and that's the reason we carried the attack back to Australian camp in all the Test matches." "Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the undisputed leader of the Indian cricket team. He has been the boss for last eight years. He has been pro-active and has always led from the front. He has been a terrific limited overs cricketer. He has won matches for India and is a calming influence in that dressing room. He has earned respect from his colleagues because he is a true leader," he said. I told them to enjoy every moment of international cricket. The key ingredient of success is enjoyment. I told the boys that take one game at a time rather than thinking about the destination. That's what the team has been doing. These players are professionals and they know their job. My job is to be by their side and support their endeavour," he concluded.
Ram Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Talk about speaking too early! :wall: Our campaign so far has been deceptively good. We are nowhere close to the quality of the top tier team (Aus, NZ and South Africa).
Ram Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Btw, not sure exactly against who Shastri is railing against.. If he's mad at the scheduling of the tri-series, then clearly he is mad at the head honchos of the BCCI (being that they must have signed off on that schedule..) :phehehe:
amiret Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 "And frankly speaking, I believe that this tri-series that we played was sheer waste of time and energy." :haha: of course , Every time you are thrashed it is tremendous waste of your time. " ...My job is to be by their side and support their endeavour," he concluded." yes , Your job is to bask in reflected glory when they win and disappear when they lose badly.
Ram Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Btw, thanks to the BCCI for hiring Shastri away from the commentary boxes and sparing us all from the heavy breathing and the incessant shouting!
goose Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Controversial dig at Tendulkar. Benaud would disagree.
The Outsider Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Carried the attack to Aussies? Scoreline says 0-2.
Shivaji bhonsle Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 He is doing a fine job. Can't wait to see Virat- Shastri take over Indian cricket .
Gollum Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Jabroni, he has been like this since his playing days
beetle Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 :haha: of course , Every time you are thrashed it is tremendous waste of your time. yes , Your job is to bask in reflected glory when they win and disappear when they lose badly. +1 He talk too much...I told them this...I said that I...I...I...blh blah. You just manage Kohli.....and talk less man.
putrevus Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Why is Shastri taking bows as if he has won some world cup. All they did was beat two teams which in terms of qualifying for QFs has zero impact.Let us calm down a bit.
Marut Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Let India chase a tall score first and then we can do the talking. India has been lucky to bat first against both Pakistan and SA.
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