Is Sachin Back?

With his power packed 100 off 76 balls against WI in the last ODI at Vadodara, the "old" Sachin seems to have come alive and kicking. And how!

There were glimpses of vintage Sachin with a marvelously hit six off Marlon Samuels and a finely flicked four off a yorker from Powell. The latter shot was indeed a special one making the bowler hold his head in his hands.



But is it too early ?? Remember two straight forward catches that were dropped. The dynamics of Indian cricket and the memory of Indian public are so fickle that last performances are very quickly forgotten. And what about Sachin's comments after the match :

"I always bat as I feel is the correct way to bat. I have played long enough to know what is good for me. I do not want to know what others are thinking"

What does one make out of them? Should we not expect the fireworks from him?
If yes, then I would have to grudgingly admit that a sedate and bogged- down Tendulkar is not what all the fans are looking for. He might not again be a swashbuckling batsman , he can leave that to the Dhonis, Sehwags and Utthapas but we don't to see him struggle against unknown bowlers. We want him to dominate even if he perishes...
But will the World cup come good for him and Indian cricket? Only time will tell..