tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post112349333166015829..comments2023-11-02T16:37:23.036+03:00Comments on Granger Gab: Phew!!!!Minalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08556930930046840091noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123822641529079382005-08-12T07:57:00.000+03:002005-08-12T07:57:00.000+03:00@MichaelI did try to imagine, and I saw that the A...@Michael<BR/><BR/>I did try to imagine, and I saw that the Ashes had died! Right there and then. No way England could've come back in this Ashes and in the near future!!!<BR/><BR/>The England team would have required some serious therapy! You are right!<BR/><BR/>Indian team currently needs loads of therapy! You have anyone in mind who can give them some?<BR/><BR/>It's very frustrating when you see these talented blokes perform so miserably!Minalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556930930046840091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123781529374637132005-08-11T20:32:00.000+03:002005-08-11T20:32:00.000+03:00MinalImagine if the Aussie had pulled that off. Th...Minal<BR/>Imagine if the Aussie had pulled that off. The whole England team would need therapy.<BR/><BR/>Hmm...Maybe the <EM>Indian</EM> team needs therapy.Michael Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034249281790021336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123684470749113812005-08-10T17:34:00.000+03:002005-08-10T17:34:00.000+03:00Minal, I have another point of view on this matter...Minal, I have another point of view on this matter. I completely agree with the cultural difference thing. But the point you make about the freedom struggle, for example, is something I think I must differ upon. You should rephrase it thus, "even a 5 year old had the determination to WORK and FIGHT for freedom". You will understand that it is not the same thing as having the determination to succeed. It is the difference between the goal driven western philosphy and the work driven Indian philosphy as was explained in the Bhagvad GeetaTuggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049167986330357127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123650026668851652005-08-10T08:00:00.000+03:002005-08-10T08:00:00.000+03:00Leon: First thanks for dropping by.Don't let go of...Leon: First thanks for dropping by.Don't let go of your interest in the game because of our "inconsistent" team:-) Some other teams are playing fine cricket. Start watching. <BR/><BR/><BR/>@mit:It is cultural, no doubt. I understand your point and I would prefer the same. That's why we inculcated some grit from John Wright and hopefully will get some more from Greg Chappell. <BR/><BR/>It's kinda hard to digest that a bunch of good talented players cannot put up a fight. Our country has had a great history, the freedom struggle, where even a 5 year old had the will and determination to succeed.<BR/><BR/>We have taken too many things for granted and part of it reflects in the way we play! <BR/><BR/>I never expect a victory all the time but a good fight ya I sure do, I think I've the right to:-)Minalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556930930046840091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123616281325854452005-08-09T22:38:00.000+03:002005-08-09T22:38:00.000+03:00Minal - I just admire the sheer grit and confidenc...Minal - I just admire the sheer grit and confidence of the Aussies and the never say die spirit even in the face of a defeat. <BR/><BR/>In contrast, Indian team never looks comfortable even when they are a step away from victory.<BR/><BR/>I seriously think that it is all cultural --- something to do with how we are all brought up --- it does not work in sports though.... i would rather like an arrogant John Mcenroe than a humble Ramesh Krishnan (wrong analogy --- but hope u get the point)<BR/><BR/>BTW - Thanks for blogrolling me !Amithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01970478486232392368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123596754336364452005-08-09T17:12:00.000+03:002005-08-09T17:12:00.000+03:00I agree with you in thinking that a change would d...I agree with you in thinking that a change would do a world of good to international cricket.<BR/><BR/>The aussies loss against bangladesh was hilarious.. lol<BR/><BR/>Let me also state here that my interest in cricket has waned after the Aussies thrashed India in the last world cup... :-(.Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781848491752997218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123504494622822852005-08-08T15:34:00.000+03:002005-08-08T15:34:00.000+03:00Of course the Aussies deserved it. They earned it ...Of course the Aussies deserved it. They earned it and they have an amazing fighting spirit, a great killer instinct and as you said A Never-Say-Die attitude! <BR/><BR/>One can never take that away from them. They are the ones who brought back the audience to test-cricket making it more enjoyable than the ODIs.<BR/><BR/>A great rivalry would just do the game good.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by:-)Minalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556930930046840091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107507.post-1123504012734201262005-08-08T15:26:00.000+03:002005-08-08T15:26:00.000+03:00Yes, after some time you get bored to see the same...Yes, after some time you get bored to see the same team win all the series but then they deserved it, didn't they? I just love Aussies' confidence and never-say-die attitude.<BR/><BR/>Nice post. Will come back to read more of your blog.Megamindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988636933187947442noreply@blogger.com