Not only the captain or coach, but the entire selection committee should think about utility and balance. Change for the sake of change is not good.

It`s an absolute honour, and it`s not something I`m prepared to let go of lightly. The day that I can`t bowl quickly is the day that I`ll hang the boots up.

The boys showed lots of commitment but one bad game made all the difference. We lost to Victoria Bushrangers and that match cost us a semifinal place.

I am a little surprised at the decision (of dropping Rahul Dravid). But it’s a decision by the selectors and they know what is better for the side.

But the last eight months have been tough for me and I have still tried to do my best as captain and player to unite the team

I have decided to retire from Test cricket. This decision has been a very tough one and has not been made without careful consideration and discussion with those closest to me.

The way Viru (Virender Sehwag) bats and gives a start to the team, it is always an advantage to have him in Daredevils team as well as the Indian team.

I am obviously gutted with my latest injury and missing out on an ICC event which are particularly special. At the moment I am spending some time assessing my future…