Dravid walks naked onto the field ...

relatively speaking.....says Peter Roebuck.

[ dravid....puppet of Greg Chappel]

http://www.sportstaronnet.com/stories/20061111004301900.htm

A very interesting & truthful article by Peter, one of few respectable authors in cricketing world.

The following piece sums what I believe should be happening in Indian Cricket.

"....Contrastingly Pathan, a much younger man, has been asked to lead the attack. Inevitably his form comes and goes. He is still an apprentice. Munaf Patel and Sreesanth are in the same boat, novices who ought to be learning the craft, not carrying the hopes of a nation."

Think about it, International cricket is just international cricket. This is the ultimate level you can reach. How come we have so many wayward bowlers, overrated batsmen, and a spineless captain who does not take any bold decisions.

"Inexperience is a weak explanation for failure. As Vengsarkar says: "At the highest level there is no sympathy. Once you get there, you have to compete with the best. You induct players when they're ready for international cricket, whether they're 15 or 21 or 18 it doesn't matter. Once inducted you expect the same results from them as any cricketers, you can't say you're young or just started."
- http://www.sportstaronnet.com/stories/20061111005901000.htm

Again, another good article from Rohit Brijnath.