Its better to quit gracefully oneself, then be asked to do so or be 'rested'. Are Indian 'seniors' listening?

Question

I agree its selfish and ungrateful to their glorious past, but thats how the world works, right? Remember Waugh brothers, whatever happened to them, specially Steve!

And how come these 'seniors' don't understand that a person these days is respected only till he is capable of delivering goods. 'Seniors' include Dravid, Tendulkar, Laxman, Ganguly, Kumble.

What do you say?

Answer 1

I think the problem is two fold. First the seniors are reluctant to call it a day for various reasons- from ego to monitory reasons but the people on power have some motives in keeping some players like Sachin because they attract big crowds and that means big money at the ticket office. It is naive to think that the selectors and the players have only one goal and that is to win every time. Cricket is more than just a sport.

Answer 2

I can't believe how two-faced and hypocritical the Indian fans are. For years we have heard that Tendulkar isn't just a cricketer, but a deity. Then when he starts to struggle, the 'fans' start clamouring for his head. It wasn't that long ago that his runs were a crucial element in India winning the CB series in Australia.

There are a lot more runs in the little master yet. And Dravid, Ganguly, Kumble and Laxman are far from finished. They will step down when they can no longer justify their places in the team. As yet, there is no one battering the door down to replace them.

Answer 3

Dravid, Tendulkar, Laxman, Ganguly, Kumble.,

Its better to quit gracefully

Answer 4

When an older player begins to find earlier brilliance hard to maintain, the most important reason, usually, is the rather sudden change in focal length that most people in their mid-30's experience.  If there is a medical breakthrough in this matter, I predict, really talented players will be able to hold their place in a team well into their 50's!

In tennis, I remember the extraordinary case of Ken Rosewall.    He was 44 when he last reached the Wimbledon finals.   All through his career, however, this phenominal player had tempted fate.   He played with his right hand, but, in all other respects, was a left hander!   In other words, from the very beginning,Rosewall had learned to cope with optical problems!   Margaret Court was exactly the same as Rosewall, always playing as a right hander, but being a natural left hander.

Bradman was well into his 40's before he retired.  (Who would have the courage to drop him from the team, though!)

Normally, however, once a player becomes long-sighted, the end is nigh!

Answer 5

quit gracefully

Answer 6

I think that one senior Dravid should be out of the team. For too long a time, he is not performing. Remaining senior batsmen should be allowed to take own decisions. The problem is that you do not want to quit at the end of a disastrous tour because you want to go out on a high note. When you are on a song, you don't want to quit.

As for Kumble, you can't bandy him along with the senior batsmen. He has been a star performer for India series after series. As late as 2007-08 IND v PAK series (Nov,07), he took 18 wickets in a 3 test series, conceding just 477 runs in 1,071 balls. And before that in the 2007 ENG v IND series (July,07), he took 14 wickets for 483 runs in 862 balls in English conditions.

A bowler shines if fielders do their job well, you know. It means saving runs and converting half chances into full chances, not dropping lolly-pop catches. Dropping Kumble will go against the Country's interest.

Answer 7

i absolutely agree with the Oracle~ nothing more to add !

Answer 8

our test record has been good last couple ofyears.  u can't drop someone just based on one series.  its not senior guys who are stupid, its guys like u who are stupid.  its just a 3 game series, and sometimes u are just not in form.  u don't drop people based on one series.  

Answer 9

they had their chances to leave on a high. now it has changed

Answer 10

In a way, you are right, but from another angle it doesn't seem that at this stage it's better for the seniors to step down gracefully, instead of being forced to retire.

On the contrary, My opinion is that it's better to stick to the fight till the end, instead of surrendering in the face of odds, and quiting like a COWARD. The seniors should NOT announce their retirement, even if they are ignored for the next series, because if they retire at this stage, it would seem as if they are escaping from the reality.

All of our seniors are legendary players, and I'm sure that they want to end their careers on a positive note, and depart with their heads held high-not with shame and humiliation like this! They know their time well, and when they have achieved what is needed to make an honourable exit, they will depart. It's better to quit honourably and successfully-not with the embarrasment of failure. The seniors should wait for that success to come their way, before bidding  farewell to cricket.  

Answer 11

It is always sad to see a legend retire, but most of them, such as Waugh, Gilly & others know when it's time to go. They want to retire at the top of their game, not as a 'has-been'. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons this doesn't always happen & we have someone way past their prime hanging on till they need to be pushed. I'm not saying this is so with all the players you mention, but upon looking at recent efforts, at least Tendulkar needs to consider stepping down to give a younger person a chance.

Answer 12

"Get Out" is the correct word use to them. Otherwise, they will not announce their retirement. They will play unless and until they earn another 2000 crores.