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Listed below are comments made by cmdr_keen between Tuesday, 7th October 2008 and Tuesday, 7th October 2008.

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India's Dad's Army must prove the doubters wrong 3:21pm on 07 Oct 2008 Carcharias:

Did you see the reaction by the Indian population when Ganguly was dropped? Effigies burned, threats made against those responsible, riots taking place.

Is it any wonder why the Indian selectors are loathe to drop the "fab four" when incidents like these occur when they try to inject some fresh blood into the team?

Additionally, as has been pointed out, what incentive is there for the young players to establish themselves when they know that as soon as one of the four regains fitness they're going to be dropped regardless of their performances?

Look at any moderately successful cricket team in the world, and you can see that only through perseverance can world-class players establish themselves. There is a period of adjustment that must take place. Only very few, very rare players are able to adapt instantly and become an overnight success. This is where England when wrong from 1985 - 1995 - they expected players who did well at county-level against county-opposition to instantly turn into world-beaters the moment they stepped up the the National team. It doesnt happen like that.

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