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Sons of a golden age

September 14, 2010 : Six of the XI made their debuts after November 1989. A sign that this is one of Indian cricket's best periods ever. By Suresh Menon

Sirens of India

September 6, 2010 : Picking two out of nine spinners means it's a choice between the romance of the past and the effectiveness of the present. By Suresh Menon

Five fast men

August 31, 2010 : Two from India's first Test, one from the era of spinners, a 90s stalwart, and a noughties hero make the quick bowlers shortlist. By Suresh Menon

The multi-taskers

August 23, 2010 : Indian wicketkeepers have always been encouraged to be many-skilled. Three of five in this list have scored centuries, and one holds the record for the most stumpings in an innings. By Suresh Menon

Two skills, four men

August 17, 2010 : In Indian cricket, the term allrounder has often been used with a disclaimer. But not for these players. By Suresh Menon

Modern masters or old stalwarts?

August 9, 2010 : Will the middle-order picks skew towards India's current crop, or will the Vishys and Hazares get a look in? By Suresh Menon

Top four

August 3, 2010 : Three one-time middle-order batsmen and one pure opener are in the running for India's first two spots. By Suresh Menon