Long time since I wrote a blog, I decided to write a new one but the topic? I was thinking of what to write - many recent incidents stuck me and finally decided to write on one of my favorite player's come back to ODI side.
When Dravid was taken out of the side in 2007, I thought it was more of a ego clash from the then selection panel chief Vengsarkar. Had Dravid not quit his captaincy, would he have been thrown out in such a way? Probably not.
But I applaud the selection (kudos to the new selection committee) of Dravid into the side at this crucial moment, it was made very clear in T20 world cup that Indian youngsters are weak towards the rising ball, and they were not confident at all. Going with the same side will not help them by any means, having Sachin and Dravid back into the side will definitely help the team and now the team looks much stronger and balanced. It is time for the younger players to realise the reality and work on the bouncers so that when Sachin, Dravid, Laxman retires, they do not leave a big gap to fill upon.
Though we need to wait and watch the team's performance in the coming events, I am hoping (also confident) that Dravid does his job with class. He is a true servant of Indian cricket and the next time he goes out of the team, it should be after a better farewell.
All the Best Dravid!!!
