He has been a great player and regardless of his recent form, he has made himself count when no else took the challenge. He is at the fading end of his career and it would soon be over. Even the roaring bengali people do not have anything to shout for. If he does get an opportunity to play against the Aussies, he should be told that it is his last series for the country and it is up to him, how he can make the most out of it. Talk about retiring on a high, Saurav should slam a couple of tons and bid adieu to his fans. It would make for a respectful ending, otherwise the choice is his.

”With the seniors unwilling to play a part in the succession policy”... Why are they supposed to play a part in it and just step aside? I thought it was up to the younger guys to push them out by stringing a set of consistent performances in any form of the game they get a chance. Where is that happening in India? If the bench was that good then how come the first ’Fresh Blood Revolution” under Greg Chappel end up back with the same line up? This is not a kingdom to have ’Succession Policies”. Its sport and you earn your cap. Dravid, Laxman and Sachin are the 3 best middle order batsman India has at test level- all arguments of age aside

”With the seniors unwilling to play a part in the succession policy”... Why are they supposed to play a part in it and just step aside? I thought it was up to the younger guys to push them out by stringing a set of consistent performances in any form of the game they get a chance. Where is that happening in India? If the bench was that good then how come the first ’Fresh Blood Revolution” under Greg Chappel end up back with the same line up? This is not a kingdom to have ’Succession Policies”. Its sport and you earn your cap. Dravid, Laxman and Sachin are the 3 best middle order batsman India has at test level- all arguments of age aside