Cricket Forum | Cricket Discussion Forum | Cricket : The Great Wall likely to retire http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Cricket Forum | Cricket Discussion Forum | Cricket : General Cricket Talk : The Great Wall likely to retire Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 19:24:08 +0000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:51:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.71 360 www.cricketworld.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5908 Cricket Forum | Cricket Discussion Forum | Cricket http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_images/logo.png http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/ The Great Wall likely to retire : VVS will be under tremendous pressure... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220478#220478 Author: dips_december
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Posted: 12 March 2012 at 10:51am

VVS will be under tremendous pressure to announce his soon I guess. True no one will be able to match these guys but I guess its high time the likes of Tiwary, Rahane, Kohli and Rohit get a longish go in tests before India's next overseas tour.]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:51:18 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220478#220478 The Great Wall likely to retire : It's always a sad moment... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220476#220476 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 12 March 2012 at 10:37am

It's always a sad moment when a top class player calls time. Dravid's love of batting and of the game shone through and his quality was there to see , especially when India were struggling  - at times he looked like he'd never get out.  His comments about there being more talented players in the Indian set up doesn't wash with me - he had a technique that was so solid , a temperament second to none and integrity of the highest order.   I'll miss him , he wasn't dazzling like a Lara but I have so many memories of him against the best bowlers of his generation and he came out on top far more often than he failed.    India have a huge hole to fill and VVS will be next!
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Posted: 11 March 2012 at 7:55am

India are unlikely to find someone as humble and grounded as Dravid, all round good bloke and hard worker. I hope the youngsters take him as an example rather than the other 'stars'. Great cricketer, and fine professional. Shall likely see him in the IPL for a few more seasons, and I think he will 'disappear' a bit, like Stephen Waugh and work on more important projects.]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:55:53 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220472#220472 The Great Wall likely to retire : I'll miss Dravid, if only... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220471#220471 Author: bladescape
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Posted: 11 March 2012 at 6:29am

I'll miss Dravid, if only for the tenacity to survive against the odds.

Can't say I'll ever forget the Dravid/Laxman partnerships.

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Posted: 11 March 2012 at 5:29am

Agree with most of what has been said already. He was a fantastic player, top 10 all-time batsmen for me. India will definitely miss him in the middle order. He said that the current young crop are far more talented then he was, which may well be true, but I really don't think India's young batsmen possess anywhere near as much concentration, perseverance and determination. We'll see though.
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Posted: 09 March 2012 at 3:50pm

Rahul Dravid's hard work and determination took him to great heights, he was not a Sachin or Azhar or Ganguly who were naturally talented or started their career with three centuries in three games or anything, he was a hard worker, had his limitations but his determination and will to perform in the toughest of circumstances was unmatched.

A wonderful player and surely will be missed, the right decision to retire though and a chance now for another youngster to stake a claim in the side.
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Posted: 09 March 2012 at 2:03pm

Clobber is right, Dravid hasn't been rated as highly as he should.  There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that he is indeed a great batsman.  When the going gets tough, Tendulkar and Lara can't outclass Dravid!  I will always remember those 2 half centuries in Jamaica in 2006.  2 of the classiest knocks ever.  Just read on Cricinfo, of what they consider his 8 best knocks, and this same Jamaica match was listed.  Windies attack record may have been poor, but they were in brutal form in that Test match.  And Dravid responded with a masterclass!]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:03:11 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220459#220459 The Great Wall likely to retire : We put together a video today... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220458#220458 Author: Andrew_Wood_CW
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Posted: 09 March 2012 at 1:04pm

We put together a video today about this very subject

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Posted: 09 March 2012 at 8:37am

My favourite player of the last 15 years or so. An understated giant of a player, and it is typical to see him bow out with little fanfare. Even though there has been some redress, I still don't think he has been given as much credit as a player as he deserves - his misfortune for being around at the same time as Sachin more than anything else - but in his absence, his greatness will come to be fully appreciated.]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:37:28 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220457#220457 The Great Wall likely to retire : He quits first class cricket too... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220453#220453 Author: dips_december
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Posted: 09 March 2012 at 7:56am

He quits first class cricket too by saying he doesn't want to block a youngsters place. So typical of the man. Cricket for me will never be the same without him.]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:56:36 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220453#220453 The Great Wall likely to retire : A true gentleman of the game.Absoluteworld... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220448#220448 Author: zuhair_abbasi
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Posted: 09 March 2012 at 7:47am

A true gentleman of the game. Absolute world class player. Great is a word that suits him. He will surely be missed after having graced the field for a decade and a half]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:47:24 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220448#220448 The Great Wall likely to retire : Rahul Dravid is all set to announce... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5908&PID=220444#220444 Author: dips_december
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Posted: 09 March 2012 at 5:33am

Rahul Dravid is all set to announce his retirement from test match cricket today. He will be doing so via a press conference which is about to be held in Bangalore's M. A. Chinnaswamy stadium in about one and a half hours time.

For me cricket was all about him when I started watching the game and its really a sad day for me. Having said that he will quit in very much the same way he played his cricket. No big farewell series I guess, just a quiet exit away from the limelight, yet again.

He is all set to captain RR this IPL but I guess its the right time to go. He was the highest run-getter in 2011 and will leave with 13288 runs and 210 catches in the game. I doubt any team will get another team player like him..

Will miss you Rahul.. Thanks for the memories..Clap
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