Who among the second-string batsmen, or the leg-spinners, has shown such authority? And if the players we too hastily label the ‘next big thing’ can’t keep up with the ‘seniors’, how will they compare with the Pietersens of this world?
When the five finally exit, they should with dignity, informed in advance about their imminent sacking as a tribute to their long service, but not given extra opportunities because we want to be nice to them. They haven’t needed the Indian cricket establishment’s charity over the last decade, and they definitely don’t need its pity.
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