Retirements in 2008

[Gunner786]

In terms of legacy, Ponting will never topple Tendulkar.

but people look at stats to compare legends of 100's of years ago

whoever has the better stats will be called the better batsman

 

[smssia0112]

Tendulkar's legacy has been helped by the fact that everyone in his nation worships him. Many of them consider him to be the greatest thing to ever happen to the nation of India.

He is of course a fantastic batsman, but I certainly believe that he has been overrated quite a bit over the years.

 

[sohum]

Tendulkar's legacy has been helped by the fact that everyone in his nation worships him. Many of them consider him to be the greatest thing to ever happen to the nation of India.

As do many people around the world. There are many neutrals, too, who believe that Tendulkar, even if he is eclipsed by Ponting in terms of statistics, is the best strokemaker out there. Basically what I am saying is claiming Tendulkar has a great legacy because he is Indian is extremely unfair--there's plenty of neutral praise for him.

He is of course a fantastic batsman, but I certainly believe that he has been overrated quite a bit over the years.

Tendulkar has been in the form of his life recently. It's pretty much like a second coming.

Because Ponting is test Captain and has just hit his peak. Everyone gets the feeling with Sachin that he is getting to that retirement stage.

Ponting hasn't just hit his peak. If anything, he's closer to starting on the downward part of his peak. The fact Ponting hasn't played as much international cricket as Tendulkar will mean that the former's career will last longer, though.

Personally, I believe it will be injury that eventually forces Tendulkar into retirement, unless we unveil a really good Test middle-order batsman in domestic cricket. Of the older generation, Tendulkar is probably the only one who is still playing ODI and Test cricket.

When they finish their careers: Ponting>Tendulkar

But lets leave that to another thread eh?

Too bad in terms of style and the art of strokemaking, Tendulkar > Ponting, now and always. But we should leave that to another thread, eh?

 

[treva]

Habibul Bashar could call it a day this year. 35 now and slowly getting worse.

Matthew Hayden possibly, although even at 36 he's in top form and I reckon he's most likely to stay on until the end of the 2009 ashes series.

Ganguly is also a possibility. Getting on a bit now and i'm not sure he has the same drive as Sachin, although I could be wrong.

Chaminda Vaas also could go, but similar to Hayden in that he is still playing very well and will probably go on for another year or so.

 

[ivanvdm15]

Muttiah Muralitharan also is getting pretty old but i recon he will last another year or 2 .

 

[treva]

Muttiah Muralitharan also is getting pretty old but i recon he will last another year or 2 .

Yeh, Murali will be looking for 1000 test wickets I guess. Another 2 or so years left in him.

 

[ivanvdm15]

Yeh, Murali will be looking for 1000 test wickets I guess. Another 2 or so years left in him.

Maybe even 3 if he stays fit and keeps performing , and also if he feels like it. It would be amazing if he gets a Thousand it will be like the biggest thing in Cricket history :hpraise

 

[0601731]

the only person i see retiring from the indian team this yr is dravid,dont think kumble will retire this yr as he seems to be enjoying his stint as the captain and ganguly is still as hungry as ever.Sachin is hitting his straps again and i am sure he ll continue to play both forms of the game but might be selective about the odis he plays in.

 

[manee]

Tendulkar's legacy has been helped by the fact that everyone in his nation worships him. Many of them consider him to be the greatest thing to ever happen to the nation of India.

He is of course a fantastic batsman, but I certainly believe that he has been overrated quite a bit over the years.

You have overly simplified things. Look at the statistics, he is the best ODI batsman of all time and the best today too. Not only this, but he has batted well in both forms of the game in the peak of bowling which was the 90s. I could name a dozen bowlers from that era who are superior to most if not all today. His Test record has fallen recently over the years, as his eyes have detiorated, but he still remains strong as one of the 20 best today.

Overall, the crowds love him so much due to his elegant style. All of his shots are a work of compact art and the crowds go crazy about them as much as his sheer quantity of scoring.

Finally, don't think that the Indian fans are so forgiving. Many were calling for his drop during his tumultuous period in 2005-2006, but he has bounced back.

 

[Gunner786]

murali might retire from odi matches this year or next year who knows

 

[ivanvdm15]

murali might retire from odi matches this year or next year who knows

Nah i doubt it i think he will go two more years ....

 

[0601731]

murali has already said he wants to play the 2011 world cup.

 

[SciD]

murali might retire from odi matches this year or next year who knows

He will consider retirement only after he has broken Wasim Akrams record. This is coming from the mouth of Wasim as heard on commentary.

 

[icyman]

Micheal Kasprowizc has announced his retirement from first-class cricket.

And i think Mark Boucher could also call it quits after the Australia tour.

 

[SciD]

And i think Mark Boucher could also call it quits after the Australia tour.

Only 32. He can play till next world cup easily.