Everyone was surprised at how Tendulkar despite haing scored his 100 runs and being the only one standing between South Africa and win, let the two tail enders face likes of Steyn, when he sould have tried to keep as much strike as possible.
Smith mentioned it in match interview.
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I rate Dravid Better then Tendulkar interms of saving match for India
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What Tendulker did was very odd and inexplicable.
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For India to avoid defeat, it would have required Tendulkar to bat for 60 overs or score 175-200 runs on the last day with two tail-enders, an almost impossible ask. He knew that it was a hopeless situation. I suppose he should have just tried to save innings defeat.
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I think it is fishy, Match was lost but Inning Defeat could have been easily avoided...
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For starters, he could have APPEARED to be saving the match!
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Tendulkar wouldn't have saved the game with couple of tail-enders but I was surprised that he didnt try to save inning defeat. Avoiding a inning defeat after conceding so much lead could have been a "feel good" factor for India...
Having said this, I dont see it as commitment or lack of it towards India...
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Lads it is called making records for yourself and trying to better your average at the expense of your country, and to think the country think he is a god.
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Akram dismisses talk of Tendulkar being a selfish player
I have a quiet laugh when I read or hear some people argue that Sachin has not been a true match winner or good finisher for India. To them, I say grow up! What more can you expect from the man, a great cricketer and the best role model for not just young cricketers but all sportsmen. I played a number of times against him and although I saw him get frustrated if things were not going India’s way or he was not playing well, he never lost his cool. I know just how passionate he is about himself doing well and seeing India win. I can still recall how devastated he was in that 1999 Test at Chennai when India lost narrowly to us despite a fabulous hundred from Sachin.
So please don’t talk about him being a selfish or individualistic player; he is not that but on second thoughts, all great sportsmen need to be a bit selfish to achieve the impossible and be successful at the top level. When he started off his career, I remember he was a bit of a half cock player and myself and Waqar used to plan to bowl him full length yorkers as soon as he came into bat and then bowl a few bouncers to unsettle him. But whether our plan worked or not, his wicket was the prized one for us always.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\12\22\story_22-12-2010_pg2_2
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Laxman in the past has shown confidence in the tail enders and it has worked. Can it not be the same in this case. India had to bat for 60 overs at least to force a draw. The problem is with people's expectations. They expect that the richer you are, the more you should donate.
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Check all Flight departures for next 48 Hours!
This is Cricket (We have Learned a lot in 2010) what we have not learned so far is the “Unexplainable turn of events or Personalities” 
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Ps: I just Love Tandulkar the Greatest !
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Lads it is called making records for yourself and trying to better your average at the expense of your country, and to think the country think he is a god.
Sachin has never played for himself. Just by picking this case ,you can not defame him.
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Sachin has never played for himself. Just by picking this case ,you can not defame him.
Read the last part of my sentence and than read your reply. I have great respect for him as a batsmen, but as a team player, naah.!!!!
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Exactly what i wanted to say 
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Awww, c’mon..What does Akram know? He is just the best left arm seamer of our generation! 
Compared to the clowns..errr..i mean cricketing experts in this thread..Akrams opinion does not matter 
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Awww, c'mon..What does Akram know? He is just the best left arm seamer of our generation! :D
Compared to the clowns..errr..i mean cricketing experts in this thread..Akrams opinion does not matter :)
Akram can have an opinion that does not mean that no one can have an opinion contrary to him. Or are you now saying that because Akram has said it, no one can challenge it. Everyone is entitled to their opinions but to call other people clowns shows your true colours.
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Ehsan chacha, ur right ...opinion is like arsehole..everybody has one Including me :)
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Ehsan chacha, ur right ...opinion is like arsehole..everybody has one Including me :)
everyone also has eyes, ears, nose, arms, legs etc. It depends what you want to concentrate on.
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Akram is right 