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Sachin in support of Sourav |
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Written by Rasesh
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Thursday, 22 December 2005 |
After being booted out of the Indian team and questions being asked about his cricketing credentials, Sourav Ganguly has found an ally in batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who came out in support of the southpaw yesterday.
“There is still cricket left in him. I know him very well. He can still play,” Tendulkar told Mid Day.
When asked what advice he would give to the beleaguered Ganguly in the present situation, Tendulkar said, “I would not like to divulge this to the media but would just say keep batting. Just keep on batting. He obviously has a lot of cricket left in him.”
Tendulkar also refused to be drawn into comparing Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag (captaining the Ahmedabad Test due to Dravid’s indisposition) as skippers.
“It is all about performance. If the team performs well, everything is well and if the team fails, however good a captain is, it does not make a difference. The game and the team is much bigger to me than the captain. So, I would not like to rate them.”
Talking about coach Greg Chappell, under whom India has been playing well in the last six months, Tendulkar said, “Every coach has his own style. John (Wright) had his own and so has Greg. He is very calm and composed and his thinking is innovative.”
Meanwhile, Tendulkar gave the credit for India’s good show over the past few months to team work.
“The entire team is playing well and the team is very confident. That is the key factor,” he said.
When asked about Chappell’s comment on Tuesday to this reporter that his presence makes a big impact in the team dressing room, the little master said, “I always try to share my thoughts about cricket with the boys. I feel it is my responsibility to help in grooming the youngsters.”
Describing the forthcoming tour to Pakistan as ‘tough’ Tendulkar said, “India-Pakistan matches are played at a different level. We have to be on our toes because the situation and the character of the matches demand that. There is no scope for slackening up. We have to be prepared to face the rival at every moment.”
Article taken from Mid-Day
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 December 2005 )
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