When does this end?Badrinath replacing VVS?

I accept that the selection of India squad is not going on right path. But I think its ok to give a chance to Badri, he had played only 2 test matches. Those matches was against SA in 2010 feb, after he was not given ant chance. If he was not given chance now, then Rohit would have selected, so I think Badri would be better than him.

ya Badrinath has given some chances and had not performed very well. and we should have tried some youngster to build a good team for the future. This is all because of a particular state in BCCI and the selection procedure. And in today's news and all i heard that, Laxman announced his retirement before playing the matches as a protest to selectors. Actually he was working hard to get back his form and then play in Test till the end of this year. but the selectors announced the team and one of the selectors called him and told that this is your retirement series. this made him disappointing and announced his retirement, our selectors are not at all fair to seniors who have done a a lot to Indian cricket.. Now with this selection, it is very much clear, what was their aim?

:) Tell this to poor Badrinath who has been consistently performing at the Ranji level. Having said that I think he will make the squad but might not get a chance to play in my opinion. But at this juncture I would rather have him in the team than Rohit Sharma who is woefully out of form. I think in the actual team though Pujara might play in place of VVS Laxman. So it could be an exciting young team playing in this test series for India. Cheers! Ram

Yes, I am also agree with you. But I am not in doubt with the talent that Badrnath has got, rather I would have to say about his age. Laxman, Dravid, Ganguly etc were made to retire saying that young players should also get time to play and to be experienced. But replacing a 32- year old player for Laxman doesn't seem that will help the youngsters. Then what is this retirement for? Therefore it would be better if we give enough chance for the talented guys to retire.

Today there was an article in Deccan Chronicle criticizing Dhoni for being inaccessible. If they are too accessible then it becomes difficult to say no I dont want this person on my team, after all, it is perceived as some sort of betrayal of friend. Choice is between betraying friend or country. I understand where Dhoni's loyalties lie. People should hang their boots when they feel they are not able to do justice to their position in the team, instead of preventing others from getting chance when they are in prime. It would be nice if such departing players would suggest the most suitable players as their replacement.

I too think that it is not a good decision by the selection committee to replace VVS Laxaman by Badrinath. I think the selectors have already given chance for him a couple of times. Anyway, this is the best opportunity for him to have some good innings and to impress the selectors .

Yes, I am also agree with you. But I am not in doubt with the talent that Badrnath has got, rather I would have to say about his age. Laxman, Dravid, Ganguly etc were made to retire saying that young players should also get time to play and to be experienced. But replacing a 32- year old player for Laxman doesn't seem that will help the youngsters. Then what is this retirement for? Therefore it would be better if we give enough chance for the talented guys to retire.