Last week it was being said that the seemingly harmless England team might be the perfect opposition for Dravid to get his form back. But now that he’s failed again, Dravid will have several thoughts for company on his trip to Mohali.
It’s a venue where he got a first feel of Test leadership, being stand-in captain for the injured Sourav Ganguly. But times have changed, and if Dravid can’t bat out of his troubles, India could start shopping for a long-term No. 3 batsman as early as next week.