Some thoughts
Ganguly's ill timed tantrum:
I cannot possibly understand what he was thinking when he had to go public with the info that chappell asked him to step down as captain. He cannot undo all his bad performances with one century against Zimbabwe. Don't get me wrong, I am not one of those people that say "Oh it's against zimbabwe, so it doesen't count". A century is a century, be it against Zimbabwe or a State bank XI of Travancore, or against the mighty aussies. But acting like he achieved complete redemption after this century is unforgivable.He's had a big bad period, and we've stuck with him (with reason), and it's going to take some consistent good scores to turn it around. Not one century for God's sake. He should understand that a Test batsman is expected to be consistent at that level and if he fails to perform for a long stretch, he could find himself out, however talented he maybe. Gone are the days that a player can be on a XI based on 1 innings he played 6 years ago. If you can't play, we'll find somebody that can ! We don't want captains who'll show up their coach given one excuse...so please, shut up and get on with some cricket !!
Moving on to non cricketing issues, I recently had a chance to look at an organization that priya had started with some of her buddies. I have nursed an interest for a long time, to start/help with an organization of this nature. When I was involved with LTCA, it was my interest, that along with all the cultural events that we were conducting, we should aim to get into social issues and do what we can to help. As friends/fellow bloggers of priya, I think we can help by contributing (financially and otherwise) to a noble effort like such. Priya, I did not know that you were into social outreach programs at this level. Hats off ! I recently read Ramya Nageswaran's post on Anshu Gupta's movement/organization which focusses its efforts towards recycling clothes to provide the needy and down trodden. I thought the movement was very impressive. Please take a look.
www.goonj.org
I cannot possibly understand what he was thinking when he had to go public with the info that chappell asked him to step down as captain. He cannot undo all his bad performances with one century against Zimbabwe. Don't get me wrong, I am not one of those people that say "Oh it's against zimbabwe, so it doesen't count". A century is a century, be it against Zimbabwe or a State bank XI of Travancore, or against the mighty aussies. But acting like he achieved complete redemption after this century is unforgivable.He's had a big bad period, and we've stuck with him (with reason), and it's going to take some consistent good scores to turn it around. Not one century for God's sake. He should understand that a Test batsman is expected to be consistent at that level and if he fails to perform for a long stretch, he could find himself out, however talented he maybe. Gone are the days that a player can be on a XI based on 1 innings he played 6 years ago. If you can't play, we'll find somebody that can ! We don't want captains who'll show up their coach given one excuse...so please, shut up and get on with some cricket !!
Moving on to non cricketing issues, I recently had a chance to look at an organization that priya had started with some of her buddies. I have nursed an interest for a long time, to start/help with an organization of this nature. When I was involved with LTCA, it was my interest, that along with all the cultural events that we were conducting, we should aim to get into social issues and do what we can to help. As friends/fellow bloggers of priya, I think we can help by contributing (financially and otherwise) to a noble effort like such. Priya, I did not know that you were into social outreach programs at this level. Hats off ! I recently read Ramya Nageswaran's post on Anshu Gupta's movement/organization which focusses its efforts towards recycling clothes to provide the needy and down trodden. I thought the movement was very impressive. Please take a look.
www.goonj.org
posted by dinesh at
7:44 AM
10 Comments:
Oh it's against zimbabwe, so it doesen't count
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Anonymous, at 7:01 PM
dinesh!!
amazing article!!! thanks a llot for the link and the support for Sahaayaa through your blog as well. hope this blog brings people to sahaayaa!!
thanks again!!
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Maayaa, at 11:07 PM
Dinesh,
I read Ramya Nageswaran's article and I was moved. let me know if you plan to do something from here. I'd be glad to pitch in.
BTW, you haven't answered Priya's tag...:)
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The Doodler, at 6:58 AM
Anonymous,
I guess you're one of those people eh ? ;)
Priya,
I hope it makes our people think as well. We have a lot of people that have the intention to help. But it's not good enough until you can actually get things done ! I am happy you are doing this. I'll be glad to help any way I can.
Subha,
I contacted Anshu Gupta directly to see how we can help. He wrote back saying, they were waiting for FCRA (permission to accept foreign donations) from the Indian Government and it should be in any time. He will contact me once that gets done. First, I want to spread the message to LTCA, and see if they want to collect the checks and send it. If not, I am going to send a personal check. I'll contact you once he gets in touch with me. Glad to see that you want to help :)
I will answer priya's tag shortly. Wanted to do it now, but couldn't think of a lot of answers..so procrastinated ! :)
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dinesh, at 7:11 AM
Subha,
Nothing said about blasting your man ? :)
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dinesh, at 7:12 AM
https://america.cry.org/donation/donor1.asp
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Anonymous, at 11:07 AM
dinesh,
naan othukka matten, that ganguly blew this out of proportion nu.
chappell soli irukkave koodathu in the first place (if he indeed did now that reports say, he said that as an advice)
and about collecting checks thro ltca, we can definitely do that. let us know!
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Prabhu, at 9:48 AM
first time here after some months:)
Ganguly nermai nyaayasthan bold na match armbikaradhukku munnadi sollirukanum.
illena throughout a amaidiya irundhirukanum..
ennamo australia kooda melbourne la 300 adicha madhiri..
"he ennai poi waste nu soneengale" nra maadhiri pesina idhellam koncham too much..
last 16 test la almost 1000 runs adichirukaaraam. rembo mukiyam...
The problem was he could not play short-pitched stuff but he never really mastered that. he was ruthlessly exposed.
"Ganguly could not play short pitch stuff"
was as universally accepted fact as "Sun rises in the east".
yet he did nothing to improve that.
i dont think anyone can play as good as Ganguly did through the offside in his hey days. amazing timer...
Aana indha disclosure very poor timing. :)
Ippo latesta Greg Chappel mail a partha.. hmm enna solla?
"naan coach a iruka virumbala, venumna indian team ku velila iundhu ukku adharavu tharen" nu
sollaadhadhu dhaan bakhi.
sometime back i wrote a script kalasifying Indian cricket.
it looks too boring and soft now
:)
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expertdabbler, at 9:33 AM
Prabhu,
Yen sollirukka koodaadhu ? If he felt a certain way about a palayer, it is a coach's duty to tell him that.
PK,
Vandhadhukku nandri. Neenga solradhu seri, ella thadavayum avanoda attitude e "he ennai poi waste nu soneengale" maadhiri dhaan. He always remembers his statistics to the 4 th decimal and uses it whenever he can. Just a poor way of doing things ! I have been a fan of ganguly doing a lot of good things when india needed him. But now, he has to prove himself all over again.
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dinesh, at 1:48 PM
Dinesh,
Didn't see this blog on time. Anyway, you very well know what I think of Ganguly.
He had his run. Now its time to go. I don't think he can be given a never ending rope to continue as the captain of the test team. I totally disagree with your opinion that he has to prove himself all over again.
At this point, he is embarrasing, an easy target, and more importantly holding up the careers of other stars. Just imagine the situation when Sachin comes back. Where in the hell do we have any room in the team for a non-playing captain who is too proud to quote stats on scores against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and the likes and make it sound like he's still in form.
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Sriram, at 12:19 PM
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