The Wall Collapses
2007
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In a shocking decision taken by the 5 wise men, Indian ex-captain Rahul Dravid finds himself out of ODI series openers against Pakistan. He has been replaced by the erratic Sultan of Najafgarh. This series also marks a new era in Indian cricket team selection. For the first time since its inception the selection committee are going to rake in heavy moolah for their services. All this for ensuring accountability from the selection panel.
Dravid, the Rock of Gibraltar of the middle order has seen his fortunes spiralling downwards from being the captain of the side to being a “drinks man” and now out of team. The last match of recently concluded Future Cup has marked only the second occasion of Dravid being left out of side since his debut. The selectors say that he has been “rested”, probably they don’t have courage to say that they have dropped Rahul. But this is unfair considering the past record of Dravid as an ODI batsman. He averages close to 40 in his last 15 games or so. The technically most correct batsman in the side and without whom we wouldn’t have won test matches and series abroad. There is something wrong within the board. There was shocking announcement by Dravid after England tour and decision to quit captaincy that took everyone by surprise. Then his body language in Australia series was questioned and he was not in his grooves as well. He was dropped for final ODI, challenger series and now for first two games against Pakistan.
You just cannot hope to regain form if you don’t spend time in the middle. But i will not be surprised if there is no hue or cry from the fans and media on this decision of the selection panel.
If Dravid was going to be dropped from the ODI then why wasn’t he given a chance in the ongoing Challenger Series like Sehwag, Kartik etc. Dravid as a cricketer had always been a true team man from opening in the tests to keeping in 2003 world cup. Dravid has always given the preference to team than himself. An underrated, low profile sportsman will hardly find any support from public as well. There will be no protests, no burning effigies, no rail block, no discussions in Parliament as was in the case of Ganguly and may be not even a prime time debate on any primary news channel.
The wall has finally collapsed and the way things are going on in Indian Cricket this might be the beginning of the end of Dravidian era.
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It was indeed a shocking decision to left out Dravid. But i feel that it is the right time to replace ageing players with youngsters. Selectors have taken a good step and we should appreciate it. It seems u are not able to digest this omission.
It is true that tough decisions need to be taken but you just cannot ignore the experience. Let me tell you if the selectors are grooming youngsters then they should have said that Dravid has been dropped and not “rested”
I agree with Ankit that they should groom youngsters and seniors should volunteer their exit from the game with grace.
Dear Sir, I also believe that grooming younsters is important but you just cannot ride on victory in 20-20 for ever. Experience will be key in Australia and Pakistan series.
And moreover if selctors are looking for replacement then the same theory should be applied to everyone in the side. The selectors should cleraly mention that Rahul or so an so has been dropped so that it does not confuses that player…..
Dravid’s too good a player to b left out for long.. Mark my words he’ll tear Mumbai apart in the Ranji Clash and will be back for d next 3 matches..
Lets’ hope that Dravid will perform well against Mumbai in Ranji clash. I totally agree that this is the most stupid decision taken by Selection Committee. Mohinder Amarnath once rightly decsribed them as “Bunch of Jokers”