Criticism is good for Indian cricket

Given the passion with which Indians follow cricket, it is no surprise that the team comes in for a lot of stick when it doesn’t do well. While some might consider such criticism to be excessive, Clayton Murzello argues in the National that all the tough talk should motivate the players to improve.

At least the more sensible ones will take a good look at themselves and realise that the plaudits they receive for their Indian Premier League performances will not stop the critics from slamming them when they do not perform for India.

The public can be unreasonable at times with their levels of expectations but that comes with the job. It is the price players must pay for the adoration, adulation and accolades when they do well.

The tough times will pass, like they did after their World Cop disaster in 2007 when crazy fans wanted to break down the homes of players. As the year passed by Indian cricket was not only on the mend but had fully recovered.