Go back to domestic cricket : Ganguly to erring cricketers

Kolkata, May 14, 2010 : As one and all attempts to dissect the reasons for Team India's disastrous campaign at the 

Twenty-20 World Cup, one thing is clear that it is time for some drastic measures. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly felt that the erring cricketers should be sent back to the domestic circuit.

In an exclusive chat with Headlines Today India's one of the most successful captains said, "If the players are not performing, send them back to domestic cricket."

Dada's candid advice to the men in blue was simple: "If you are not performing, then get back to the basics."

It is time for the Indian stars to get a reality check as they cannot keep playing on past glories alone. The woeful campaign in the Caribbean laid bare for all to see the glaring flaws of our cricketers which should have been ironed out long before they reach the international level.

The fitness level of many of the cricketers has left a lot to be desired. The sloppy fielding throughout the championship showed the lethargy of unfit players. The technique employed by esteemed batsmen was highly questionable as well. They were completely bewildered by the short ball while throwing their wicket away seemed to become the norm for some.

At the same time, lack of discipline seemed to be another chronic affliction that needs to be urgently rectified.

Ganguly has the perfect cure for India's ailing stars. "A stint in domestic cricket will do India's struggling cricketers a world of good...its time to get back to the drawing board," he felt.

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