Should Sachin Tendulkar retire from International Cricket?

[davj]

I think so. His downfall starts from beginning of this Century. He is not at all that Tendulkar we saw in 90s. Surprisingly no one has the dare to make comments about his batting faultiness. I think this is one of the major reason for his downfall. In all these years he struggled to play strokes on offside. I hardly saw a productive cover drive from him. Now he makes some silly excuses for his poor performance. I remember one famous proverb: “A bad workman blames his tools”. This is the story with Tendulkar. I think his presence may prove costlier for India in the next World Cup. I am damn sure he is not going to be dropped from the team for any reason. No one has the guts to do that( ). For the benefit of the team he should say good bye to international cricket.

[Speedboy Salesman]

I don't think so, he's still a pretty good batsman in my opinion, and he can bowl many different deliveries, and he's still a crutch that holds up India. And the Indian public will go nuts if Tendulkar retired. He's a darling of Indian cricket.

[Karthik]

He's about 35 now and has been in form since he made a comeback 5 months back.He should continue for a bit more just like Lara is doing now.

[Wanderer]

Perhaps he should try and concentrate only on tests. Or else he might break another record

(he's currently 3rd on the list of most ducks in ODI's for India. Behind Javagal Srinath (19) and Anil Kumble (18) ?)

[ll0OoO0ll]

If Sehwag can be axed for poor performance then sure can Tendulkar be. I think it has more to do with the image and name he has branded over indian cricket rathen than his current performance. There is absolutely no doubt that Tendulkar has been one of the greatest in cricket but every peak has a valley, and every start has an end. After the world cup, I guess it will only be a matter of time for him.

Matter of fact, a great era in cricket has come to an end after the exit of many great names this season.

[Younis Khan #1]

Originally Posted by Karthik

He's about 35 now and has been in form since he made a comeback 5 months back.He should continue for a bit more just like Lara is doing now.

Damn, you are indian and don't even know his age? 33 Plus, if you think he has been 'in form' for 5 months now, you are sadly mistaken. Lara, on the other hand, has more character than tendulkar so he can continue to 40.....

[Younis Khan #1]

Originally Posted by ll0OoO0ll

If Sehwag can be axed for poor performance then sure can Tendulkar be. I think it has more to do with the image and name he has branded over indian cricket rathen than his current performance. There is absolutely no doubt that Tendulkar has been one of the greatest in cricket but every peak has a valley, and every start has an end. After the world cup, I guess it will only be a matter of time for him.

Matter of fact, a great era in cricket has come to an end after the exit of many great names this season.

"If Sehwag can be axed for poor performance then sure can Tendulkar be" - The image and reputation of tendulkar far of exceeds that of sehwag.


"Matter of fact, a great era in cricket has come to an end after the exit of many great names this season"


the late 60's early 70's generation was indeed abn awesome one. sad to see it comee to an end

[Teatime FatCat]

Errrrr - no! After today would you like me to give a reason?

[Younis Khan #1]

Originally Posted by Teatime FatCat

Errrrr - no! After today would you like me to give a reason?

Gotta say, that 100 was pretty sweet.

[whetzel]

classic tendulkar 100 wasnt at his best but not far off and would any1 consider dropping him after that?