Why Tendulkar must retire now

Ramachandra Guha: Like the other great Bombay batsmen of the past, he should time his exit right. It can't get better than ending with a series against Australia

Australia's next captain? Many candidates, none convincing

Ian Chappell: There are five players in the current squad who could take on the responsibility in another four years, but the future still looks bleak

'Subtle variation in pace Kumble's main strength'

Rahul Dravid on Anil Kumble's lion-hearted effort in Sydney in 2004, and Damien Martyn's century in Chennai later that year

Australia's greatest challenge

Rewind: In 1969-70, Australia won their series in India against a background of widespread violence

You're my series bunny

Numbers Game: Michael Clarke has fallen to Ravindra Jadeja five times in the current series. Here are other instances when one bowler has bossed a batsman over a tour

'Sehwag fought fire with fire'

Rahul Dravid talks about Sehwag's breathtaking 195 and Ponting's sublime 257 in Melbourne during India's 2003-04 tour of Australia

Australia need understanding leadership

Harsha Bhogle: They have chosen to be firm with players, but to make them perform, the coach and captain need to be reassuring

'You've got to treat players like adults'

Bowl at Boycs: Geoff Boycott on the axing of four Australian players, the lack of fast-bowling back-up for England, and more

Why's Ojha not playing against Australia?

Aakash Chopra: There may be plenty of left-hand batsmen in the opposition, but it still doesn't make sense to leave your best bowler out

'Australia's batting order is in a mess'

Time Out: Harsha Bhogle, Ian Chappell, and Tom Moody on Australia's mid-to-long-term concerns

'We're learning on our feet but not adapting quick enough'

Australia batting coach Michael di Venuto talks about the adjustments the side needs to make

Australia's India performance will affect their Ashes showing

Ian Chappell: And blaming the failures on inexperience and on the unexpected retirement of Michael Hussey is misleading

Australia in India, 2012-13

Is there some magic left in Sehwag yet?

Harsha Bhogle: If he has the will to continue, and the resolve to put in the hard yards, he might yet delight us again

Australia's gaping hole at No. 3

Australia's gaping hole at No. 3

Numbers Game: Over the last three years, Australia's No. 3 batsmen have averaged 27.13 in Tests, which is worse than all teams except New Zealand and Zimbabwe

'No one has had the impact Gilchrist has had at No. 7'

Rahul Dravid picks ten great performances he's witnessed in Ind-Aus Tests. This time: Adam Gilchrist's game-changing 2001 Mumbai classic, and the finest innings by an Indian

Australia in India 2012-13

'You have no idea what you're doing here'

Somehow the lessons Australian spinners like Gavin Robertson learnt in India keep getting lost

Madras state of mind

Harsha Bhogle: The first India-Australia Test was a hark back to old times in more ways than one

'One of the finest hundreds on a turner'

Rahul Dravid's ten most memorable performances in India-Australia Tests. First up: Tendulkar's Chennai 155 and McGrath's Sydney ten-for

Why the DRS mustn't attempt to get it right all the time

Ian Chappell: Clarke being let off in Chennai could cost India in the series

A great spinner who could become a titan

Rahul Dravid: Harbhajan Singh has done very well for India but his legacy will be shaped by how he goes from here

India slight favourites but with more to lose

Harsha Bhogle: This series isn't quite like its predecessors, but it has plenty of young players who could start their journeys to becoming tomorrow's legends

Clarke's overseas challenge

Numbers Game: The Australian captain's batting stats at home are outstanding, but the India series gives him an opportunity to boost his away numbers as well

'Unsettled sides, but India start favourites'

Time Out: Rahul Dravid, Ian Chappell, and Harsha Bhogle look ahead to India's next big series

'I can't remember a thing after 120 in that innings'

Dean Jones, the chief protagonist of the second tied Test, on an innings of sweat, tears and worse - and the party after. By Brydon Coverdale

On the captain's back

Michael Clarke's successful management of degenerative back trouble has been a triumph of meticulousness. But it will only get harder from here. By Daniel Brettig

'Teams don't fear touring India anymore'

Geoff Boycott on why Australia can beat India, how Pakistan can improve, and playing left-arm spin

Maxwell could be Australia's X-factor

Ashley Mallett: His all-round talents, especially bowling spin and batting against it, will be desperately needed in India

Australia in India 2012-13

A horses-for-courses squad

India's selectors didn't have too many riches to pick from, and given the limitations, have chosen a fairly balanced squad

Spin could be Australia's Achilles heel in India

Ian Chappell: Picking a second spinner to partner Nathan Lyon, and batting on turning tracks will be the big questions for the side

Rotate against spin

Ashley Mallett: In India, Australia's batsmen must counter spin by getting to the non-striker's end regularly

Life after Hussey

Ian Chappell: On their next two tours, to India and England, Australia will greatly miss his skills against spin