I agree with you that, if India should lose the series (and I do not think this should be considered a certainty yet), that Dhoni should lose his job as captain. Though should he be left out of the side altogether? Maybe, but again who is the replacement?
I'd say WRiddhiman Saha who seems to be havinga good first class season as well.
Going to go the other way - personally, I think that Sehwag is the one holding them back. Whatever way you want to look at it, the guy has been abysmal abroad (outside of subcontinent) for a LOOONG time now and at 34 I actually think hes gotten worse. He's also shown little inclination to work on his game and seems to merely assume that he can play exactly the same way all over the world simply because thats how his game is. Ultimately, is it worth having a guy who COULD swing the odd game at home, or is it better to invest in the future and get someone who may actually have the potential for many years of service to the Indian team? I'm not sure where India are playing on their next overseas tour, but I can guarantee that Sehwag will not score very many runs there.
Yeah you are right, it isnt the time for either to be captain. I'd actually be more tempted to give it to Ravichandra Ashwin though I do not think he has had much in the way of leadership experience on his way to the Indian team.
I thought most of the 'motivation' came from the captain's epiphrene stash.You do have a point. In Pakistan the captain motivates the players by threatening to kick them out
He's another one who shouldn't be taking his place for granted, let alone be considered as captain. Truthfully, I don't think there is a single person on that team right now that picks himself.
I think I called at least one of England or Aus beating India at home, tbf, on the "India just isn't a very good cricket team" justification.
yeah England with their spin resources were always the better shout but it was how they batted against Ajmal, Rehman and Herath that casted doubts in a lot of people's minds.
yeah....they were horrible in the UAE.....I mean I can't remember when I had seen worse batting against spin bowling.
This literally only works if we don't hang the new young captain (Pujara, Kohli or Ashwin) out to dry after they lose to Australia and then get owned in South Africa.Wonder how Zaheer must be feeling with the whole country calling him a fat bastard
Lambs to the slaughter or not, it has to be done. We are getting beat anyway so it just seems logical to put in a young lot and let them develop some game sense and camaraderie in the process. It's not going to be pleasant viewing, but if we start with a decent core group of players in their early-mid 20s and actually stick with them if the talent and drive is there, then I'm sure we'll be far better off 5 years down the road.
You honestly picked England to beat India after the England vs. Pakistani series?
Really? Always thought Australia were the better shout (as stated above). Never looked woeful in India. Even when they lost 2-0 in 2008 they played well in 2.5 of the tests.
You'd have to dig up the posts (they'd be in the Aus/Ind tour thread) but I might have.