We are individually heroes and collectively zeroes. That is why we dont have much gold medals.
We are underperforming in Hockey, football etc
But we were a cricketing Super Power. Now that position is threatened , as New Zealand’ master strategy clicked and humiliated India 3.0.
We have to make some corrective measures. We have reports that some players are not playing in Ranji Trophy, but in IPL.
This tendency should be discouraged. We should implement the principle that those who do not play in Ranji Trophy should not be selected.
In 1975, India beat WI in Wi. One of the biggest upsets ever. But that was against a declining WI side, Declining in age.Gary Sobers was around 39.. So were many other players. Gary Sobers stared at disbelief at Wadekar , who asked him to follow on
So 4 seniors are on their way out, due to age. Four youngsters should emerge as world class.
NATURE & NURTURE
We have abundance of talent. we can field 3 world class teams simultaneously. Somebody opined that India is so experienced that they may lose to India A !
Cricket experts should help BCCi to nurture the immense talent available.
CURRENT FORM IS ALL THAT MATTERS
There is no meaning in stating that he has scored 200s or 300s five years long. What is his current form !