I could have made a difference - Jaffer

In the aftermath of India's struggles in the first two Tests against England, opener Wasim Jaffer, who has played 31 Tests for India, finds his name being discussed for the first time since he last played for India in the home Test series against South Africa in 2008. Sanjjeev Karan Samyal catches up with Jaffer, who is in England, where he finds out that the more Jaffer has looked at India's performance, the more convinced he has become that "he could have made some difference". More from the Hindustan Times.

“After the West Indies tour I felt I had a chance as both openers had not done well and Virender Sehwag was not available for the first couple of games. Also, the last time I played here I did well. I don't understand the reason why they are not considering me. I have got the runs in domestic cricket.“

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said after the Trent Bridge defeat that Jaffer would have been ideal as a stop-gap replacement for Sehwag. With Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir back for the third Test, Jaffer is no longer anxious about a call from the selectors. “There's very remote chance now, it's out of my mind now,“ he said.