The difference between no1 and no2

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Whilst most people will be talking about the sensational recall for India's greatest ever captain Sourav Ganguly, another issue of significance arose from the selection meeting. Hyderabadi stylist VVS Laxman has replaced Sehwag as vice captain in a move long overdue. Maybe Sehwag will now have time for a proper diet! Does it make that much of a difference? People said Rahul was a great vice captain. It could be argued his contribution in this role helped Sourav become the captain he did. Yet Rahul has not turned out to be a great leader of men. We have seen also in rugby when Andy Robinson and in football when Steve McClaren were promoted from within that they are not cut out to be the top man. In short, yes vice captaincy is important but don't get carried away with it!