"MS Dhoni is a senior player and should show positive intent" : Sachin Tendulkar

[Abdullah719]

World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar urges MS Dhoni to show positive intent while batting

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's strike rate was once again under the scanner on Saturday as India laboured to 224 for 8 against Afghanistan in their World Cup 2019 match in Southampton.

Dhoni scored 28 off 52 balls in the middle overs, at a time when the Indian team needed him to up the ante and take the attack to the opposition but the former skipper just couldn't get going against the disciplined Afghanistan spinners.

Speaking to India Today after the match, former captain Sachin Tendulkar urged Dhoni to bat with more intent in the future games for India.

"MS Dhoni is a senior player and should show positive intent. Afghanistan's bowling is good but you can't score only 119 runs in 34 overs. He did not show any positive intent against Afghanistan.

"MS Dhoni has the ability to hit but yesterday his strike rotation was not good. He faced too many dot balls and this hampered a strong finish for India. The intent could have been much better by the middle order batsmen.

"I believe MS Dhoni needs to up his ante when it comes to strike rotation in next matches," Sachin Tendulkar said.

Tendulkar also pointed out that the 57-run partnership for the fifth wicket between MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav was just too slow and it is one area (batting in the middle overs) where the team needs to improve.

"I felt slightly disappointed, it could have been much better. I was also not happy with the partnership between Kedar and Dhoni, it was very slow. This was one area where we didn't look comfortable at all. There was no positive intent.

"There were more than 2-3 dot balls. After Virat got out in the 38th over and till the 45th over we hadn't scored many runs. There were not enough outings for the middle order batsmen till now and that put pressure on them. But the intent could have been much better by the middle order batsmen," Tendulkar said.

India were in danger of suffering their first defeat of World Cup 2019 but the two-time champions held their nerves and defended the small total, winning the game by 11 runs after bowling out Afghanistan for 213 in 49.5 overs.

Mohammed Shami picked up a hat-trick in the final over, including the wicket of the dangerous Mohammad Nabi for 52, who was threatening to take the game away from India.

Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal and Hardik Pandya also contributed with two wickets each to help India clinch two points and move up to the third spot in the points table after five games.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...lkar-ms-dhoni-slow-batting-1554761-2019-06-23

 

[latecut]

It may sound ironic, but it appears that Dhoni should learn from Mushfiqur how to keep scoring at run a ball without taking undue risks. If fact, it appears that Indian middle order (number four and below) is weaker than Bangladesh middle order.

 

[Ganju Baba]

World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar urges MS Dhoni to show positive intent while batting.

What does he know about batting with intent and winning matches? Does Sachin know who is talking to?


Dhoni's 28 is worth more than Sachin's 98.

 

[Mp812]

World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar urges MS Dhoni to show positive intent while batting.

What does he know about batting with intent and winning matches? Does Sachin know who is talking to?


Dhoni's 28 is worth more than Sachin's 98.

Exactly..who is Sachin. Try asking that to some posters who think Dhoni is batting like in 2011.
There is no denying Dhonis value as advisor and his wicketkeeping skills. But as a batter,he needs to do a lot of work. Even if he consistently manages run a ball 40s that would do wonders

 

[sivanand82]

World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar urges MS Dhoni to show positive intent while batting.

What does he know about batting with intent and winning matches? Does Sachin know who is talking to?


Dhoni's 28 is worth more than Sachin's 98.

For Dhoni it is always about the process and not about the result.Surely after this experience of handling spin in Southmption pitch,Dhoni will emerge as better player of spin in 2023 world cup.

 

[saintgrace]

Kedar played better with almost run a ball, but i found he is missing a power game. Somebody else would have 130 strike rate at the end of the inning. he was there until 49 overs and what he was able to do is 50 runs in last ten. pathetic by any standard.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Dhoni has too much wear and tear on him, his best days with the bat are now finished. He'll rarely play those innings where he would win India the game whilst chasing in the death overs. He needs to bat up the order so he can face more balls and actually score meaningful innings. They have Pandya in the lower order for a reason.

 

[Dingolfy]

Kedar played better with almost run a ball, but i found he is missing a power game. Somebody else would have 130 strike rate at the end of the inning. he was there until 49 overs and what he was able to do is 50 runs in last ten. pathetic by any standard.

It was not a pitch for power game. You saw how England batsmen struggled against Srilankan trundlers in the last match.

 

[Abdullah719]

Wasn't expecting this from Sachin, usually he's very diplomatic...

 

[Bilal7]

Wasn't expecting this from Sachin, usually he's very diplomatic...

Let's not forget that Dhoni helped clear out the oldies from the Indian team. I'm sure they're all enjoying Dhoni becoming a villain in the eyes of the public.

 

[Technics 1210]

Honestly, people just do not understand.

Dhoni is not in the 2019 WC squad because of his yesteryear finisher skills, he is in the squad because of his captaincy skills, followed by his wicket keeping. His batting is last in the list of priorities which quite frankly is of least relevance given India's top order. Moreover, wicket-keeping takes a lot out of a player, certainly from the physical sense, and at almost 38 years of age, fans and ex-players should stop reminiscing his batting ability of the past.

If it wasn't for Dhoni, India would have lost the match against Afghanistan, for it was Dhoni leading the field meetings and advising Virat on what to do.

 

[Savak]

Not sure how can a hard hitting batsman completely forget to hit sixes? India has so much batting depth, there is no excuse for Dhoni not playing fearless cricket. I remember when this guy first came on the scene in 2005-2006, he was able to destroy bowling attacks and put the fear of god in the bowlers, not even remotely close to the same batsman. Afridi even today plays the same brand of cricket and can still hit fast bowlers for big sixes at the age of 43

 

[Savak]

Honestly, people just do not understand.

Dhoni is not in the 2019 WC squad because of his yesteryear finisher skills, he is in the squad because of his captaincy skills, followed by his wicket keeping. His batting is last in the list of priorities which quite frankly is of least relevance given India's top order. Moreover, wicket-keeping takes a lot out of a player, certainly from the physical sense, and at almost 38 years of age, fans and ex-players should stop reminiscing his batting ability of the past.

If it wasn't for Dhoni, India would have lost the match against Afghanistan, for it was Dhoni leading the field meetings and advising Virat on what to do.

I wonder how will Dhoni's abscence after the world cup reflect on the captaincy of Sharma and Kohli

 

[Dingolfy]

Honestly, people just do not understand.

Dhoni is not in the 2019 WC squad because of his yesteryear finisher skills, he is in the squad because of his captaincy skills, followed by his wicket keeping. His batting is last in the list of priorities which quite frankly is of least relevance given India's top order. Moreover, wicket-keeping takes a lot out of a player, certainly from the physical sense, and at almost 38 years of age, fans and ex-players should stop reminiscing his batting ability of the past.

If it wasn't for Dhoni, India would have lost the match against Afghanistan, for it was Dhoni leading the field meetings and advising Virat on what to do.

Finally someone gets it. Dhoni is finished as a batsman but is in the team for his captaincy skills. KulCha has said in many interviews that Dhoni does half the work for them. So Indian team management believes they need him to win the WC.

 

[Dingolfy]

Not sure how can a hard hitting batsman completely forget to hit sixes? India has so much batting depth, there is no excuse for Dhoni not playing fearless cricket. I remember when this guy first came on the scene in 2005-2006, he was able to destroy bowling attacks and put the fear of god in the bowlers, not even remotely close to the same batsman. Afridi even today plays the same brand of cricket and can still hit fast bowlers for big sixes at the age of 43

He was smoking Starc against Australia and bludgeoned Bangladeshi bowlers in warm-up. So he still can hit them big but bowlers need to pitch it up in his zone.
Afridi plays even now as he played when he was in PCT which is trying to whack few boundaries and then get out cheaply. So thats not a good comparison.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Dhoni is a monster. He done more for cricket than Tendulkar.

There's a reason why Kohli becomes a bacha infront of Dhoni. He knows he is no match for captain cool. If we had Dhoni we'd have 3 WC's now.

 

[Sin Nombre]

Kudos to Tendulkar for speaking up.

Dhoni, objectively speaking, has been the worst Indian team regular over the past 4 years.

 

[volcyz]

lmao the only captain India needs is Rohit, not Dhoni.

 

[MisbahTheGreat]

LOL at Sachin - the most selfish cricketer India has produced. Kept playing and playing for his 100 hundreds. had Sehwag do all the aggressive batting while he was tuk tuking to get in

 

[Technics 1210]

I wonder how will Dhoni's abscence after the world cup reflect on the captaincy of Sharma and Kohli

We will find out in 2023!

 

[desi_launda]

Dhoni is done but he is shielded by his blind fans

 

[jagatk]

I wonder how will Dhoni's abscence after the world cup reflect on the captaincy of Sharma and Kohli

Sharma has as many ipl wins as dhoni without ever playing with dhoni his captaincy skills aren't in any doubt. The problem is Kaptaan, sadly the management that is selectors, coaching staff etc have made sure that we never got to see what kaptaan's can actually do with the team in the shorter formats. His ipl record leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[Indiafan]

World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar urges MS Dhoni to show positive intent while batting.

What does he know about batting with intent and winning matches? Does Sachin know who is talking to?


Dhoni's 28 is worth more than Sachin's 98.

Someone who won many many matches over a 21 year old career doesnt know about intent? What?

 

[jagatk]

LOL at Sachin - the most selfish cricketer India has produced. Kept playing and playing for his 100 hundreds. had Sehwag do all the aggressive batting while he was tuk tuking to get in

This is why idiots who haven't watched much cricket shouldn't talk about it. Tendulkar's career odi S/R is 86. That is after playing more than half his career in times where batting wasn't this easy and 300 was an achievement not a norm

 

[Indiafan]

LOL at Sachin - the most selfish cricketer India has produced. Kept playing and playing for his 100 hundreds. had Sehwag do all the aggressive batting while he was tuk tuking to get in

Sachin had one of the highest strike rate of his era in his prime and even in his last couple of years never played this slow. Sachin retired the next year after a world cup win and really had only one bad year before retiring. Some Pak fans do like to put Sachin down for obvious reasons though

 

[Indiafan]

Dhoni is a monster. He done more for cricket than Tendulkar.

There's a reason why Kohli becomes a bacha infront of Dhoni. He knows he is no match for captain cool. If we had Dhoni we'd have 3 WC's now.

None of that means he can continue when there are better youngsters waiting. Dhoni himself phased out Dravid, Laxman, Ganguly, Sehwag etc because he wanted young blood and thought team was more important than individuals. Now he is being a hypocrite

 

[jagatk]

World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar urges MS Dhoni to show positive intent while batting.

What does he know about batting with intent and winning matches? Does Sachin know who is talking to?


Dhoni's 28 is worth more than Sachin's 98.

Dhoni's s/r 86. Tendulkar's S/R 86. One of them played in 90's other didn't. One played the role of anchor other was a finisher. Yet look st the difference.

Only person who doesn't know what he is talking about here is you. Learn a bit of cricket before spouting nonsense.

 

[Revolution]

Agree with sachin. Instead of blocking deliveries.. Why can't dhoni take the single. .
He is surviving because of his wicket keeping tactics.

 

[happydavy]

That's the most outspoken Tendulkar I have seen in the last 30 years. I never thought Tendulkar will ever speak his mind out on such matters.

 

[JattMaula]

Even Sachin had to speak up. Yuvi at 2014 t20wc and Thala at 2019 WC are going to cost us the Cup. Both were great players in their prime but are now negating their past glories.

Sachin even at 38 was second highest scorer in WC11.

 

[spiderreddy]

Dhoni is a monster. He done more for cricket than Tendulkar.

World cricket or Indian Cricket ?

 

[Ab Fan]

^ ODI cricket..

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

That's the most outspoken Tendulkar I have seen in the last 30 years. I never thought Tendulkar will ever speak his mind out on such matters.

Tendu is becoming irrelevant after the rise of Kohli . Younger generation is more about that kohli swag . Doesn't help that Kohli and Dohni are bigger match winners than Tendu will ever be . Tendu gotta keep in the news.

 

[MP2011]

Dhoni is done but he is shielded by his blind fans

And you'll find quite a few of them on this thread itself! Grandpa is so pathetically past it that even a blind man can see that. Has lost dozens of matches since last WC alone by his tuk tuking!

And who can forget his legendary tuk tuking in WC '15 SF against Australia when he didn't even bother to chase that target set by Australia? That alone should've sounded like a death knell for his cricket career but this is India where we hero worship even the most useless celebrities!

And here he is to destroy another WC campaign for us!

 

[ak619]

Even today Dhoni can smoke most bowlers on any pitch.

We saw what he did against Starc just a few days ago.

The difference is that nowadays he struggles to rotate strike against bowlers on slow(ish) pitches.

That's the only difference.

His role in the team is to pay risk-free cricket and bat till the end. That's why he doesn't go for big shots in the middle overs. But unfortunately, on slow pitches where he struggles to rotate strike, the team is left with neither singles not boundaries.

The think-tank needs to figure out what role Dhoni should play on slow pitches because I suspect we may get to see a couple of more such pitches in this WC.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Only someone of Tendulkar’s stature could have said this. Thanks

When it comes to Indian cricket there isn’t anyone bigger than Sachin in terms of stature, he towers over even the likes of Kapil Dev and Gavaskar, not that it makes the other lesser players but that is the sort of stature Tendulkar has in Indian cricket. To his credit, Sachin has never misused his powers.

Also there is nothing personal about this statement. I am sure this is what Tendulkar can would tell Dhoni right on his face.

 

[pillionrider]

lol at Sachin needing to be relevant. Kohli+Dhoni combined have never and will never matter to Indians in their daily lives as much as SRT did. That era of Indians might not follow up on him on a daily basis anymore, but will always bless him for what he meant and gave them till they die.

SRT must've looked around and thought, someone needs to say something and I seem to be the only one who can say it and get away with it.

I'm a Dhoni fan, but the PR narratives you keep hearing even from seasoned cricket fans around you makes him like a Modiji type personality. I don't think he is, but the aura being created where everything he does is spun positive, is repugnant. We're truly living in the Modi era.

 

[Bhaijaan]

The delusions and ignorance of Pakistan fans about Indian cricket are frightening given how much our cricket is discussed here.

It’s been half a decade since Tendulkar retired, stop crying over it to this day just because he was a bigger star than any in your golden generation.

 

[Bhaijaan]

lol at Sachin needing to be relevant. Kohli+Dhoni combined have never and will never matter to Indians in their daily lives as much as SRT did. That era of Indians might not follow up on him on a daily basis anymore, but will always bless him for what he meant and gave them till they die.

SRT must've looked around and thought, someone needs to say something and I seem to be the only one who can say it and get away with it.

I'm a Dhoni fan, but the PR narratives you keep hearing even from seasoned cricket fans around you makes him like a Modiji type personality. I don't think he is, but the aura being created where everything he does is spun positive, is repugnant. We're truly living in the Modi era.

Same feelings and wrote something similar below.

It’s shocking how so many Pakistanis seem to have zero idea about Indian cricket and who stands where.

Kohli is past 30 now already and he’s not 1/3rd the superstar Tendulkar was when he was on early 20s even.

I grew up in the 90s, literally everything came to a half for as long as Tendulkar batted.

Tendulkar literally hand picked Dhoni for captaincy when Yuvraj was still in contention. His behind the door influence in indian cricket is very understated.

 

[pillionrider]

His behind the door influence in indian cricket is very understated.

Not to take away anything from Dhoni cuz he went out there and played that knock in the 2011 Final, but it only came out recently that it was Sachin who asked him to bat ahead of Yuvraj.

 

[JaDed]

Tendu is becoming irrelevant after the rise of Kohli . Younger generation is more about that kohli swag . Doesn't help that Kohli and Dohni are bigger match winners than Tendu will ever be . Tendu gotta keep in the news.

No, younger generation is divided among Kohli Dhoni and even Rohit ,many of em watch football ,UFC and prefer Ronaldo,Messi.

Sachin is the only one that 95% of India loved and adored with people of all ages no one cared about other sports, time and again we keep repeating this and still posters don’t realize what Sachin was and still commands a lot of respect.

 

[pillionrider]

No, younger generation is divided among Kohli Dhoni and even Rohit ,many of em watch football ,UFC and prefer Ronaldo,Messi.

Sachin is the only one that 95% of India loved and adored with people of all ages no one cared about other sports, time and again we keep repeating this and still posters don’t realize what Sachin was and still commands a lot of respect.

Just have a look at what sports Indians are playing in grounds and in apartments. You're right about football being the major sport among kids now. The only time I see them interested in cricket is during the IPL and specifically when RCB is playing (here in Bengaluru).

I remember me and friends bunking the last few classes in school to reach home early for the 2003 WC. Can't imagine a kid bothering to do that now even if it's the Final.

 

[MP2011]

lol at Sachin needing to be relevant. Kohli+Dhoni combined have never and will never matter to Indians in their daily lives as much as SRT did. That era of Indians might not follow up on him on a daily basis anymore, but will always bless him for what he meant and gave them till they die.

SRT must've looked around and thought, someone needs to say something and I seem to be the only one who can say it and get away with it.

I'm a Dhoni fan, but the PR narratives you keep hearing even from seasoned cricket fans around you makes him like a Modiji type personality. I don't think he is, but the aura being created where everything he does is spun positive, is repugnant. We're truly living in the Modi era.

Am amazed to see no reaction from normally very outspoken Sunny Gavaskar! He'll comment on anything and everything concerning Indian cricket but not this?

 

[MP2011]

And well compared with Modi! Everything points out to that direction, that fake nationalism thing etc....

 

[MP2011]

Not to take away anything from Dhoni cuz he went out there and played that knock in the 2011 Final, but it only came out recently that it was Sachin who asked him to bat ahead of Yuvraj.

lol and people used to laud Dhoni for that courageous decision. Once again proves what Tendulkar has been for Indian cricket! Non Indians will never ever understand that!

 

[pillionrider]

And well compared with Modi! Everything points out to that direction, that fake nationalism thing etc....

To be fair to MS, he's been talking about the Army and wanting to join it after cricket, long before the BJP and the Army became this in-thing.

One more difference is - most of the players who played with him seem to like and respect him. This seems genuine most of the time and not something coming out of fear as in Modi's case. When Modi falls, he will be the loneliest man on the planet. Don't think that will be the situation with Dhoni.

But Dhoni's PR team are definitely comparable to Modi's.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Not to take away anything from Dhoni cuz he went out there and played that knock in the 2011 Final, but it only came out recently that it was Sachin who asked him to bat ahead of Yuvraj.

A lot of things like that.

There is no way either of Ganguly, Dravid or Dhoni would have managed a Stars and seniors studded Indian team without Sachin playing a crucial godfather role behind the doors.

Probably in the Kapil-Azharuddin era, Tendulkar didn’t have extreme influence and was often seen like a lone wolf. Once we got rid off the match fixers and rotten old players of the 80s/90s, Tendulkar was able to guide our cricket into the 2000 with his vision.

His influence shows post retirement. Best judge of a player’s stature is his standing among players he played with. Most interviews I see today, Tendulkar’s role is mentioned in strategic inputs and guiding.

 

[MP2011]

To be fair to MS, he's been talking about the Army and wanting to join it after cricket, long before the BJP and the Army became this in-thing.

One more difference is - most of the players who played with him seem to like and respect him. This seems genuine most of the time and not something coming out of fear as in Modi's case. When Modi falls, he will be the loneliest man on the planet. Don't think that will be the situation with Dhoni.

But Dhoni's PR team are definitely comparable to Modi's.

True! Dhoni's PR team is out of this world though.

 

[RamLakhan]

I wonder how will Dhoni's abscence after the world cup reflect on the captaincy of Sharma and Kohli

Are you seeing what's happening in Test matches without Dhoni? It is much better, we are doing well, won first series in Australia! Don't complain about weak opposition! We came across weak oppositions & luck even in the past! And before you remind 1-4 against England or 1-2 against RSA, this is one of the best ever English side with so many quality alrounders & seasoned players but still we were competitive in most of the matches! We will surely encounter weaker English sides in future & by that time we would would made more improvement in our team-composition as well! And South Africa had some veterans in their last leg so they could punch above, South Africa will not be that strong in future looking at their current state unless they improve! Now don't tell that Test is different to LOIs... It is about how you handle the resources & situation!

Dhoni's presence may appear like strong point to most people, but after the WC is over everyone will realize that we would have done well without Dhoni by grooming other players much before (like how Pant has strangely become more reliable in the tough - TEST format! Where is Dhoni in the picture, if he is so good he should have kept wickets against spinners in home test matches and also given his captaincy experience to win test matches! Why? Is captaining test side out of his reach & skills?)

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

A lot of things like that.

There is no way either of Ganguly, Dravid or Dhoni would have managed a Stars and seniors studded Indian team without Sachin playing a crucial godfather role behind the doors.

Probably in the Kapil-Azharuddin era, Tendulkar didn’t have extreme influence and was often seen like a lone wolf. Once we got rid off the match fixers and rotten old players of the 80s/90s, Tendulkar was able to guide our cricket into the 2000 with his vision.

His influence shows post retirement. Best judge of a player’s stature is his standing among players he played with. Most interviews I see today, Tendulkar’s role is mentioned in strategic inputs and guiding.

But bhai....then you and go and disagree with Sanjay Manjrekar's article which talks about this phenomena.

You can have all the systems in the world but without a proper leader or mentor that can inspire a team and get them to give their best, it's hard to succeed.

This is not to say leader is enough which was never Sanjay's point.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

People in Twitter have started abusing Tendulkar for this.

Uneducated idiots with no class or brains.

Indians on twitter are a shame.

Be it politics or cricket, we have to put up with tons & tons of idiots online.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

True! Dhoni's PR team is out of this world though.

Part time cricketer.

Full time politician.

Dhoni fans have NO rights to call SRT selfish.

Dhoni has taken selfishness to a whole new level.

He is beyond shameless and some fans got upset when I said this.

But it is the truth.

 

[MP2011]

Part time cricketer.

Full time politician.

Dhoni fans have NO rights to call SRT selfish.

Dhoni has taken selfishness to a whole new level.

He is beyond shameless and some fans got upset when I said this.

But it is the truth.

Its astonishing to see him clobbering bowlers in IPL but tuk tuking even the trundlers in WC!

 

[fanofcricket4life]

I wonder how will Dhoni's abscence after the world cup reflect on the captaincy of Sharma and Kohli

Sharma is better captain than Kohli.

 

[fanofcricket4life]

Dhoni's batting these days is worse than Manjrekar's commentary. And that's saying something.

 

[fanofcricket4life]

He was smoking Starc against Australia and bludgeoned Bangladeshi bowlers in warm-up. So he still can hit them big but bowlers need to pitch it up in his zone.
Afridi plays even now as he played when he was in PCT which is trying to whack few boundaries and then get out cheaply. So thats not a good comparison.

Once in a blue moon.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Its astonishing to see him clobbering bowlers in IPL but tuk tuking even the trundlers in WC!

He intelligently uses loopholes in IPL.

IPL quality is much lower to international cricket quality.

IPL is both under-rated and terribly over-rated in PP.

If Pakistan loses, posters start the chant of how IPL is the holy grail, etc, etc.

Lol.....

 

[UN talkz]

Tendu is getting phainta from Dhoni fans on Twitter

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Dhoni fans are biggest losers I have personally seen. Trust me I have seen some idiotic Sachin fans too. I never thought anyone could lower the bar. Dhoni is the luckiest Indian cricketer ever. He is a part time cricketer but a full time politician. He reminds me of my previous manager. He knows how to take credit for others effort. For example, I had seen Sachin giving advise to bowlers countless times but Dhoni gives it to Shami and we see articles after articles glorifying Dhoni as if he is some sort of Einstein.

 

[ind_win]

Post 2011, the first statement I liked which sachin did and said about senior dhoni. And if he wanted he could have quoted dhoni's words. Full credit to sachin, for keeping his composure even when he had a chance to give back.

 

[baggy blue]

Sachin was a great batsman. Dhoni a long running fluke. They both are self centered players, clung on the national side for brand value and huge revenue out of that. In India we have blind followers for every hero..

 

[aukhan]

Dhoni is finished.

 

[RainStopsPlay]

Wonder where did this question of intent go when the Lil master played at a low SR through out his Career and how many games he took to achieve his personal milestone of 100 centuries! Sachin should be the last person to question others about intent!

 

[jnaveen1980]

IPL and other internationals have given enough clue that you can tie Dhoni down with spinners. He just prods, pokes, lunges even against ordinary spin bowlers.

 

[Captain caveman]

Does anyone know dhoni's real age?
He looks in his 40's!
Man should have retired as a legend.
If india don't win this wc, kohli, dhoni and shastri are going to be in big trouble!

 

[MisbahTheGreat]

Sachin has a lot of hate in him. He is envious that Dhoni has surpassed him as an ODI cricketer and if not for Dhoni, Sachin would have never won a world cup

Sachin was the most selfish Indian batsman I have seen especially when he crossed 80 or 90. Glad Dhoni kicked this guy out of Indian team.

Virat Kohli and MSD are India's best ODI cricketers ever

 

[MP2011]

Post 2011, the first statement I liked which sachin did and said about senior dhoni. And if he wanted he could have quoted dhoni's words. Full credit to sachin, for keeping his composure even when he had a chance to give back.

Tendulkar never loses his composure unlike Dhoni who is a vindictive politician. Dhoni can't practice what he preaches.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Pretty rich coming from someone who at the same stage in his career took 147 balls for his 114 against Bangladesh which helped Bangladesh more than his own team.

 

[Slog]

Someone who won many many matches over a 21 year old career doesnt know about intent? What?

He has also lost more cricket matches than anyone in history of the game

 

[Slog]

lol at Sachin needing to be relevant. Kohli+Dhoni combined have never and will never matter to Indians in their daily lives as much as SRT did. That era of Indians might not follow up on him on a daily basis anymore, but will always bless him for what he meant and gave them till they die.

SRT must've looked around and thought, someone needs to say something and I seem to be the only one who can say it and get away with it.

I'm a Dhoni fan, but the PR narratives you keep hearing even from seasoned cricket fans around you makes him like a Modiji type personality. I don't think he is, but the aura being created where everything he does is spun positive, is repugnant. We're truly living in the Modi era.

This is not true.

Both Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul said Kohli has surpassed Tendulkar

 

[pillionrider]

This is not true.

Both Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul said Kohli has surpassed Tendulkar

This is not true

I'm guessing you're referring to that chat show. They said between Sachin and Kohli, Virat's the better batsman.

And even if they said he surpassed Sachin, it wouldn't mean jack to Kohli himself and the majority of Indian cricket fans who actually watched the SRT era.

 

[MP2011]

Pretty rich coming from someone who at the same stage in his career took 147 balls for his 114 against Bangladesh which helped Bangladesh more than his own team.

That you could find only his last ODI innings to paint him in poor light, shows how well he played in his other 460-odd ODI games.

As for Dhoni, as I said multiple times, you could find dozens of such match losing innings since last WC alone.

 

[spiderreddy]

This is not true.

Both Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul said Kohli has surpassed Tendulkar

May be in stats, not in stature. Sachin is an emotion that Indians especially 90's kids can never forget.

 

[big_gamer007]

This is not true.

Both Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul said Kohli has surpassed Tendulkar

Nope. Non Indians won't understand importance of Sachin.

Once my generation dies or becomes irrelevant 30-40 years from now then a cricketer will surpass Sachin. Till we are here in numbers no one can surpass Sachin.

It's not about records or runs, importance of Sachin is much more than cricket.

 

[Thomaskutty]

Watching that innings by Dhoni was the moment I realized India's fate in this WC is likely going to mirror the CT2017. The middle order was playing dot ball after dot after dot, even well past the 40th over.

 

[MP2011]

Watching that innings by Dhoni was the moment I realized India's fate in this WC is likely going to mirror the CT2017. The middle order was playing dot ball after dot after dot, even well past the 40th over.

I realized that since seeing that tuk tuk from him in last WC SF, no less. That he is still there after 4 years, shows how incompetent and small BCCI is in front of brand Dhoni.

 

[Thomaskutty]

I realized that since seeing that tuk tuk from him in last WC SF, no less. That he is still there after 4 years, shows how incompetent and small BCCI is in front of brand Dhoni.

Dhoni's runs are a bonus these days, don't care about him.

It's his effect on the other middle-order batsmen that's there to see. Even Kedar went into tuk-tuk mode after probably thinking that's how you play on this pitch, having watched MS.

 

[MP2011]

Even Kedar went into tuk-tuk mode after probably thinking that's how you play on this pitch, having watched MS.

Jadhav has totally been under his influence ever since he joined CSK.

 

[Bhaijaan]

May be in stats, not in stature. Sachin is an emotion that Indians especially 90's kids can never forget.

In statistical terms also Kohli is well behind in test cricket.

 

[Bhaijaan]

May be in stats, not in stature. Sachin is an emotion that Indians especially 90's kids can never forget.

To be honest, our elders in the 90s too had an attachment with Sachin. All my uncles who saw Kapil and Gavaskar revere Sachin way more. He