Time to go, Jumbo.

I was skeptical about MSD taking over India in tests.But from what I saw today(4th day, first 30 odd overs of Aussie 2nd innings), I feel it is time for him. I have to say Kumble's captaincy was uninspiring and bowling lackluster(It has been for quite some time now).From the moment he stepped on to the field today, there was a drop in pressure, and from the moment he took over the ball, there was a rise in the scoring rate too. India, who fought back splendidly through Zaheer,Bhajji and Ishant were sorely let down by Kumble.All the bowlers looked pumped up when MSD was in-charge, and they gave that extra 10%. Frankly, I am not a big fan of MSD, but I have to accept this guy has some charm, and has the ability to spur people(Perhaps, a true leader?).
Kumble, sometime back said he is targeting 700 test wickets, and with his current form/fitness, he would need to play 2 more years to achieve this target.If I were to advise him, I would say " Jumbo, You have done a lot to indian cricket and you are arguably India's best test match-winner and this is the time to say adieu".
Changes I would like to see for the Mohali test.
-> MSD taking over from Kumble
-> Munaf/RP in the 11 as the 3rd seamer(Mohali, early in the season assists seamers, and I prefer Munaf over RP)


3 Comments:
asala lite ehe kumble :D
warald class bowlers mana desam lo eppudu undaru
kapil dev srinath illantha kuda litey :D .. average , strike-
rate paramga choosukunte asalu top 30-40 lo kuda undaru :D
Eg : http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283256.html
http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283274.html
Ilanti links anamata ..
The fact the Dhoni is the only real leadership option we have post Kumble, aptly reflects the shabby state that Indian cricket is soon gonna find itself in. In the very least, our team will be far less viewable than it ever was. What a pity that this coincides with the departure of the finest Indian captain ever - the steely, the resilient, the in-your-face Saurav "Maharaj" Ganguly.
Yup, agree with you Pulkit. Especially on the viewable part(I cant watch MSD bat in any form of cricket).
and yeah, what a coincidence. I can sense ur frustration :)
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