Sachin can't be sacked becuase:
1) He has 14k runs in ODI cricket. Some of the "greats" of the game haven't got those many runs in both forms combined. Two times over.
2) He provides psychological support to the team. His presence in the team is enough for the other ppl to feel secure.
3) He has one of the best cricketing brains in the world. He provides great support to the captain of the team.
4) He is a wonderful fielder and a great runner between the wickets. Ganguly can't field for toffee.
5) Well his average has been 45 since 2002 and we say he is in "bad" form. People like Younis Khan don't even average that in ODIs and we say they are in sublime form.
6) Having played a bit of cricket myself, I can tell you that match practice is prime. Sachin needs to play lots and lots of Ranji Trophy cricket to get back the magic touch. I'm sure he'll do that when the new season begins. Even local club cricket will help. Kanga Leagure, for example, is the perfect tournament to test your technique and tighten your defence.
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Mumbai, I miss you. :(
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