There is no denying that Harbhajan Singh was the chief architect of the Indian triumph at Galle even though it was Sehwag who posted the runs. Without his 10-wicket haul, not all the runs in the world would have helped India. For that reason, it is unsurprising to see him feted.
Notwithstanding his stellar performance, a feeling persists that we are going overboard in our praise. Is he truly praiseworthy?
Mull over this:
His previous 10-wicket haul was again against the Sri Lankans in Ahmedabad in the year 2005.
In essence, he has been a non-performer for the last three years and yet we extol him for a once in three-year feat. Should our expectations be so low? Will we tolerate a batsman who has not scored a century in three years?
Ask your self, does he deserve to be in the squad?
His previous 10-wicket haul was again against the Sri Lankans in Ahmedabad in the year 2005.
In essence, he has been a non-performer for the last three years and yet we extol him for a once in three-year feat. Should our expectations be so low? Will we tolerate a batsman who has not scored a century in three years?
Ask your self, does he deserve to be in the squad?
9 comments:
very right and correct OTT...nothing can mask his failures...
but as the same time i guess had dravid scored a century in this match we wont be asking the same question...
he and ishant won it for us...and his 10 wickets has ensured at least half matches more...
Noooooo Ottayan! Let him play a while. He's just come back chastized and fresh...till he sours up again...
And then there's Sehwag ! Ottayan you have plenty on your plate at the moment! :)
U are right ott... But thats what we usually do.. Go all out praising when we win.. n thrash the same players when they lose the next match.
ott - think of it as a yuvi 100 in a last test vs a team on its last legs.
sb - i hear u.
if bhajji snaps out of t20mode, and keeps the darters for tailenders n vaas it'll be ok. otherwise he can sign up for surrey with saqlain. what a formidable attack
Pan,
Comparing him with Dravid is apt. For if D hits a century it is only a confirmation of his worth.
In Harbhajan's case history tell us we are in for another spell of drought.
Soulberry,
Are you saying that a leopard will change its spots? :)
Tri,
Glad that for once you agree with me. :)
NC,
what a formidable attack - sheesh! :)
Glad to be on ur side Ott.. Its my pleasure.
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