Cosmetic change, short-changing & compromises

The most anticipated team selections in the history of all international tours to Bangladesh was bound to raise a few questions, with a few seniors being 'rested', while the form of those being retained haven't been exemplary either. Pradeep Magazine, writing in Hindustan Times, picks out a few bizarre decisions, such as the non-appointment of a vice captain. Read the full piece here.

What has saved Sehwag is his great match-winning hundred against a team like Bermuda and what has not saved Sourav Ganguly his place in the team is his six half centuries in the nine ODIs innings he has played after his comeback to international cricket.