Re: I feel sad....
Spoken like a true Tendu fan.
>>Is there a replacement waiting in tow ?
May be not quite...but I would like to find out for sure by replacing Tendu, instead of maintaining status quo.
>>Stop expecting him to be his 2003 vintage an utilise him in the best possible way.
Does the country owe a debt to Tendulkar that we should learn to deal with whatever he is able to provide to us. If he is not 2003 vintage - is that the country's problem. As I have said before, the interest of the team(and hence the nation) must remain above the need to not hurt the ego of an individual - no matter how great he/she is.
The guy is just playing for the record books and big-ticket marketing contracts before he starts his walk into the sunset - anybody can see that.
I have enjoyed Tendulkar's batting sometime even at the expense of Pakistan team. I say this because I see the same logic is being used by people calling for Inzimam's ouster. A player should play when he is the best options available. Both Tendulkar and Inzimam are the better than any other replacement or prospect in sight. It is not that the fringe players are not getting their chances. It is in the interest of the team to utilise the best resources available in the best possbile way. This means utilizing the experience and skills of great players within their limits. This does not mean playing them in every game. Replacement can be groomed by selective rotation of senior players with new prospects.