Is the Indian team better off with Dravid leading the side and retaining Yuvi and obviously excluding Ganguly? Also, I think Zaheer had been unimpressive and I think Agarkar will do better. I am inclined to believe that with Agarkar for the second test - India is going to be better off in the 2nd test. Tell me what u learned folks think.
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Is India better off with Dravid as Captain?
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Anil
Hall of Fame Member
Agarkar is even more inconsistent than Zaheer. As for Dravid over Ganguly as captain, this one performance is not enough for me to prefer him over Saurav. One thing going for Rahul is that he is an indispensable member of the team while Ganguly at times has held on to his place only by virtue of being captain.mkamdar said:
The fact that Ganguly has been able to retain his place in the side by the virtue of being the captain rather than consistency in performance is exactly my premise in posing the question that may be we are better off with Dravid as the captain. Granted that in the match - winning the toss was crucial but it seems that he definitely has been sharp in field placement and bowling changes etc. I like Sourav's fieryness and attitude, but I am not enamored with his performance off late with the bat. I don't think he was ever a great fielder.
As far as ZK, 6 months ago - he was the most consistent seamer and was really a strike bowler - took wickets regularly. He has not looked like his old self since his injury in Australia - granted that this was his first tour on the comeback trail. It is because of this that I think that perhaps with Agarkar in the side for the 2nd test, we may be better off. I really hope that ZK regains his old form - and if and when he does - Pathan and Khan will be a terrific pairing for India. The third paceman can be picked from amongst Balaji, Agarkar, Nehra, Salvi etc.
As far as ZK, 6 months ago - he was the most consistent seamer and was really a strike bowler - took wickets regularly. He has not looked like his old self since his injury in Australia - granted that this was his first tour on the comeback trail. It is because of this that I think that perhaps with Agarkar in the side for the 2nd test, we may be better off. I really hope that ZK regains his old form - and if and when he does - Pathan and Khan will be a terrific pairing for India. The third paceman can be picked from amongst Balaji, Agarkar, Nehra, Salvi etc.
nonsense.. besides the fact that he's such an accomplished and proven player (who at least has earned more time than this to return to form with the bat) he's a much needed presence on this team.. he provides the fire and swagger that was missing from Indian teams of the past while also taking the pressure off the players since he's such a magnet for criticism from fans and media alike (and seemingly can handle it), which cannot be discounted as a factor in their performance in a cricket media hotbed like India.. personally I think Ganguly and Dravid make up the perfect combination of captain and vice captain, especially personality wise.
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The thing is that this is essentially Ganguly's team. It was he who changed a team of talented underachievers to a winning combination. At the moment, it matters little whether it is Dravid, Kumble or Laxman who leads the team. Most of the hard work has been done already and whoever is the captain will benefit out of it.
indianreligion
School Boy/Girl Captain
if u tell any of the following players (sehwag,kaif,yuvraj,agarkar,z.khan,powar) that ganguly will step down and dravid will captain the side for years to come, i believe that for quite a bit of time they will not perform to their potential.
ganguly brings out the best in his team mates and that's wat makes him a great leader.
and ganguly is not as bad a player as some of u imagine him to be . test average:41.75
odi average: 42.12
and he's got 9309 runs in odi s
ganguly brings out the best in his team mates and that's wat makes him a great leader.
and ganguly is not as bad a player as some of u imagine him to be . test average:41.75
odi average: 42.12
and he's got 9309 runs in odi s
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Newlands
Cricket Spectator
NO to what exactly? There are several discussions within this topic. No to Dravid over Ganguly? No to Sachin being allowed his 200?
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Anyway, I wouldn't put Dravid in as Captain over Ganguly although he can step in when required, I don't think it would be a good move on the Indians part. As someone else suggested, Dravid as Vice Captain to Ganguly's Captain is the better combination.
Well, I have to admit, I was a little annoyed at Sachin not getting his 200. Still, it's better to be 194 not out rather than 194 OUT which he might have been in the next ball had it been bowled. You never know! :P
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Anyway, I wouldn't put Dravid in as Captain over Ganguly although he can step in when required, I don't think it would be a good move on the Indians part. As someone else suggested, Dravid as Vice Captain to Ganguly's Captain is the better combination.
Well, I have to admit, I was a little annoyed at Sachin not getting his 200. Still, it's better to be 194 not out rather than 194 OUT which he might have been in the next ball had it been bowled. You never know! :P
Ford_GTHO351
U19 Vice-Captain
You can't imeadeately think that Dravid could be captain on just one performance.mkamdar said:
