Even Sri Lanka, the third team in this triangular, came to Australia for the Test matches in December before heading back home and returning in February for the one-dayers.

It might work for the BCCI — the entire set of functionaries has had their turn in making an official visit to Australia in the last three months. But irrespective of how many crores they splash every time the team triumphs, it’s high time they realise the fatigue and injuries these long tours can cause.

Harbhajan Singh

Avoided a hip dislocation after his victory dance, but his spinning fingers are sore after three months of bowling

Ishant Sharma

Was on pain-killers for an injured toe before blood vessels in his fingers cut open and forced him to sit out of the second final

Sachin Tendulkar

Went off the field in Brisbane after a deflection from Dhoni’s gloves rattled into his left shoulder. But even before that, he was struggling with a groin strain

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Has bruises and cuts on all fingers of his right hand. He’s also suffering from back spasms (for which he received on-field attention) that make breathing difficult at timesIrfan PathanThe last-over hero is struggling with a strained knee

Yuvraj Singh

Arguably India’s best fielder, he avoids standing at point to make sure his left knee doesn’t give up on him again