Persist with Jadeja, he’s India’s best bet at Number 7

Who should be playing at No 7 for India? The question is the most popular point of debate and one doesn’t need rocket science to decode the answer. The player at No 7 has to be an all-rounder. Let’s see who fits the bill best. There’s been a lot of debate on bringing Irfan Pathan back.The player has shownenough talent and temperament to become a genuine all-rounder. Pathan could be the ideal No 7 for he has the sense to farm the strike and the guts to use the long handle to good effect. Unfortunately, his bowling has put him off the radar. He seems to have lost pace and swing lately, which means he must bowl with the new ball and stay away from the death overs.

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Adaptability will be key in CLT20 - Kumble

Anil Kumble, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, has said the speed at which teams adapt to the pitches in South Africa will be crucial to their success in a short tournament like the Champions League Twenty20. He also said it was too late to bring in Kevin Pietersen, who has no international commitments during the Champions League after being dropped from England's limited-overs squads.

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Dhoni's leadership will face stern test - Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain, has said MS Dhoni's leadership will face a stern test in the next couple of years if the younger members of the team continue to underperform and the senior players retire.

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