The more things change ...

It is in its utter simplicity that cricket attracts and bewilders in equal measure, writes Harsha Bhogle in The Indian Express.

We cannot view Ganguly, as we cannot VVS Laxman, as this shining knight charging out with sword in hand to take on six hundred of the opposition. And some in his camp! Ganguly’s return can neither be a media event nor can we look upon it through the eyes of romantic scriptwriters.

Meanwhile R Kaushik, writing in the Deccan Herald, feels that Ganguly's recall and Laxman's elevation indicate a victory for the old guard.

The Pioneer's Ashok Malik concurs, adding that the changes will considerably weaken the position of the Indian coach, Greg Chappell.

Also read Sambit Bal's viewpoint in Cricinfo.