India in World Cup 2007 - We are out

Let me start with this nice converstaion I heard during a match...

There was a discussion between the commentators during the SA v Aus match as to why Australian players keep throwing at the stumps even though there is no chance of a run out and the reason was as follows:

- Normally you get just 1-5 chances of a real run-out in a match and if you happen to throw during a chance you are likely to miss often as u might not have been aiming the stump for 2 hours but if you keep doing it then there is probability you would hit when its crucial.
- Keeps your shoulder warm and articulated throughout the match
- The batsman has it in the back of his mind this guy has been hitting the stump very often so let me think twice before i run.

Result
- What the school of our thought believe that you might end up giving extra run by simply hitting the stump is replaced by
- More run outs if you remember the De Villers run out from longon changed the match
- Less risky singles
- More fit players

Anyways I wanted to stress on the thinking process the other teams are having whereas we keep talking about seniors and juniors

I feel

- if Tendulkar really wants to do good to Indian cricket he should be la Alan Border
- Bowl good 10 overs of genuine experienced bowling
- Come down the order and play a quickfire inning like Akram or Border
- Be strict and demand respect and authority form the team and most important
- The money they make should be totally on merit and not on past glory
- BCCI should have policies to control advertisement money going to individuals cause
this is not Tennis or golf where one is earning in tons cause their rating depends on
individual performance and cricket is a Team Event

More important

They(BCCI) should plan retirements plans for senior players based on age and performance..

Lets hope we have learnt our lesson and work towards building a competetive team rather than
an experimental team...

As a Cricket Fan I will always want India to be in the top gear...

Khelo India Khelo !!