If the grapevine is to be believed, #SachinTendulkar will be donning the coach's hat for Team India. He will presumably take charge, from the outgoing coach #DuncanFletcher, after the #IPL.
This is a massive news but should be taken with a pinch of salt.
We discuss some pros-cons of the #littlemaster taking coaching responsibilities for Indian cricket team:
Pros:
1. The legend himself. Been there, done that, knows everything about cricket. Will command huge respect from players.
2. Father figure for most (and he's played with most of them) and hence can push them to next level.
3. Astute learner of the game. Can guide players in tough situations, how to handle pressure situations.
4. Level headed will mean he will bring calm to the dressing room.
5. Has mentored players in the past, so should be able to take up this responsibility without too much trouble
Cons:
1. The legend himself. His stature is such, players may be in awe (especially budding ones looking to break into the team) and lose focus
2. Never been a great captain, so the mental side of man-management may be weaker (although with age he will be able to kind of manage on that front)
3. Players will find it difficult or uncomfortable to question him at times. This can lead to ugly undercurrents in future
4. Has to acknowledge that captain is boss on the field, coach off it.
5. Expects everyone to play with the same passion as him. Not possible..
All in all, interesting development but #BCCI needs to carefully think before passing on that coach mantle to him.
All the best Sachin!
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#New Zealand vs #Australia
#MCG
29th Mar 2015
#MichaelClarke and #StevenSmith have strung a calm and steady partnership to surge ahead in this #CWC15 Final at the #MCG.
Looks like the inevitable is round the corner.
Clarke, under immense pressure, when he came in, soaked in tidy bowling and then opened up to deliver a superb innings. Fitting for grand finale to end a grand ODI career in style.
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NZ: 183 all out
AUS: 152 for 2, 30 overs
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#New Zealand vs #Australia
#MCG
29th Mar 2015
After a minor hiccup upfront (#AaronFinch spooned c and b Boult), #DavidWarner has decided to run riot in this chase smashing boundaries and taking the Kiwi bowlers ON.
Kiwis tried everything to break his partnership with #StevenSmith but he raced away hitting boundaries to Boult, Southee and Henry.
He edged one to second slip but it was just removed a ball earlier and he scored a boundary there. It was all going for him, but #MarkHenry induced a false pull shot to claim his wicket at a time when the game was beginning to slip away.
NZ have regrouped again and put fierce pressure on #MichaelClarke with a 7-2 field.
His edge flew through the two short covers.
SteveSmith was even luckier. His inside edge hit the stumps but didn't dislodge the bails.
A lot happening at the MCG. But, still Asutralia's game to win.
Kiwis are going to need something special to pull back this one!
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NZ: 183 all out
Aus: 69 for 2, 15 overs
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#New Zealand vs #Australia
#MCG
29th Mar 2015
From a seemingly good position, NZ slumped from 150 for 3 in 30 overs to 183 all out in 44.5 overs.
Australian bowlers and fielders stepped up the plate and produced fantastic spells to blow the Kiwi middle and lower orders.
The bowling spells by the Australians speak for themselves
#MitchellStarc - 2 wickets
#MitchellJohnson - 3 wickets
#JamesFaulkner - 3 wickets
#GlennMaxwell - 1 wickets
#GrantElliott was the only NZ batsman that put up a brave show with 83 off 82 balls.
Can the Kiwis defend this? They have the fire power but do they have the intent now after this poor batting show. Did they crack under the occasion? or the Aussies were just too good?
The next one hour will be an indicator of how the match goes.
Just feel, there is another twist somewhere. Dont count these Kiwis out, just yet!
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NZ: 183 all out, 44.5 overs
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#New Zealand vs #Australia
#MCG
29th Mar 2015
#JamesFaulkner has turned the game back in Australia's favor in the batting powerplay.
After 35 overs, NZ were comfortably placed at 150 for 3 and looking to unleash in the last 15.
Taylor and Elliott looking good and established would have hoped to push on but Faulkner had different plans.
35.1 - A slower one outside off, Taylor stretching to push it through cover, takes an edge and caught behind. There was some confusion whether the ball bounced off the bat or went to Haddin's gloves on the bounce? The third umpire confirmed, it was a valid catch.
35.2 - #CoreyAnderson blocked his first delivery.
35.3 - Ball swings outside Anderson's edge and knocks off stump out of the ground.
Then #MitchellStarc got into action and got another one
36.2 - Outside off, fish and catch at first slip.
From 150 for 3, NZ slumped to 151 for 6.
Extraordinary comeback from Australia.
#GrantElliott has to herald this NZ innings now with help of the bowlers starting with #DanielVettori. Exciting last 10 overs to start now.
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NZ: 165 for 6, 40 overs
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#New Zealand vs #Australia
#MCG
29th Mar 2015
#GrantElliott has walked in with purpose and continued from his amazing performance vs SA in the semi final. He has brought life back into this deflated NZ innings and taking the attack to the Australians.
A moment spurred that intent.
#GlennMaxwell spun a delivery, rapped him on the pads, appealed and was given out by umpire Dharmasena. He and Taylor consulted, took the umpire's review and won it in his favour Decision reversed.
Since then he has relaxed and playing very freely rubbing that attitude on the struggling Taylor too. He's just completed his 50 and the partnership seems to be gaining momentum.
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121 for 3 in 30 overs
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#New Zealand vs #Australia
#MCG
29th Mar 2015
Australia well and truly on top here at the MCG in the big #CWC15 final
They have NZ in all kinds of trouble.
After Starc castled McCullum in the very first over for nought, the pressure has never relented.
#GlennMaxwell bowled #MartinGuptill with an innocuous delivery.
Bad shot selection after he had done all the hard work of seeing the new ball away and getting himself in.
#MitchellJohnson, not to be left behind, caught and bowled the struggling #KaneWilliamson to put Australia well and truly on top.
#RossTaylor and #GrantElliott at the crease and they need to rebuild.
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NZ: 70 for 3, 21 overs
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#New Zealand vs #Australia
#MCG
29th Mar 2015
What a start to this BIG #CWC15 final!!
Battle within battle - #Starc vs #McCullum upfront.
McCullum decides to attack Starc from ball 1
Swing and a miss
Swing and a miss
Bowled 'im - Off stump castled by a peach of a yorker.
McCullum out for nought, facing just three balls.
Starc's stunning consistency with the ball continues.
He is ecstatic, his team is jubilliant, the #MCG erupts.
Huge blow for New Zealand.
They have to quickly regroup and start over again.
#MartinGuptill and #KaneWilliamson at the crease.
#Starc on the move. He's probing and probing for wickets.
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NZ: 22 for 1, 6 overs
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