Comments on Rahul Dravid: Fighting 76 : And guess what? He gets criticism

@Pradeep and Paramveer Agreed.Rahul kept hopes ali...

2009-10-04T11:26:59.131-07:00

@Pradeep and Paramveer
Agreed.Rahul kept hopes alive till the end.He along with Raina were looking all set to take the game away from Pakis.Even Yousuf Pathan would have been handy had he kept his head cool.

@vmminerva,
You are right.The middle overs turned out to be crucial in this CT - the teams keeping wickets in hand went on to win the game.

Thank you! People don't realize this do they? ...

2009-10-04T05:44:04.089-07:00

Thank you! People don't realize this do they? Dravid played a decent knock. The expectations that he has set in people's mind is such that they expected him to finish it off. But sometimes they fail to understand that it takes two batsmen to build a partnership. People also fail to understand that this is ODI cricket and this is about building partnerships, filling up the middle overs and not about run rates of over 8. Look at many successful innings in this CT and it will involve a batsman who will play the waiting game, build and then consolidate or let others consolidate. Yousuf and Colligwood (against SL) are a classic examples.

Gambhir is very talented but insanely hot-headed. Dhoni has been pathetic for a while now. Why isn't anyone complaining about him? Why did we give away 300+ runs? Everyone should take the blame for the lost against Pak. Certainly not Dravid, who took us to 200.

Dravid played a fantastic inning. Without him we w...

2009-09-30T16:46:30.812-07:00

Dravid played a fantastic inning. Without him we would have gone all out below 200.

I THINK dRAVID BROUGT INDIA CLOSER TO VICTORY .NON...

2009-09-28T00:48:52.844-07:00

I THINK dRAVID BROUGT INDIA CLOSER TO VICTORY .NONE OF OTHER GUYS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HIS SUPPORT

Hi Chistopher! I think Kohli deserves one more cha...

2009-09-27T20:42:36.217-07:00

Hi Chistopher!
I think Kohli deserves one more chance.He was playing quite well but he needs patience.It's Yusuf Pathan who should be dropped to make way for Abhishek Nayar.

Dravid did play a fighting innings. If he had gott...

2009-09-27T11:27:21.821-07:00

Dravid did play a fighting innings. If he had gotten out earlier, India woul've easily lost by 100+ runs. He held down one end to slow the fall of wickets. He has earned my respect. If gambhir had made even half the attempt dravid made to get back in his crease, he would've been safe.

As for kohli, he is a talented cricket. Has done well in emerging players tournament. However, he is not comfortable at the big stage. He needs to spent some more time with the big guys. Playing him in this crucial tournament will put too much pressure on him and is too risky. He should be dropped until the next series.

I know....It's so unfair. He did his job. Wh...

2009-09-27T09:54:15.290-07:00

I know....It's so unfair. He did his job. What is Kholi doing in the team??? tats wat I wanna know.....and y did he cum in at 4????

Dravid bought India close without him In doubt whether they would have crossed 200