It is probably the best thing that could have happened to Pathan given his recent form. There is no dispute that he is the only all-rounder in India with a potential to serve the team for a long, long time. However, his present form, as much as his confidence,is down in the dumps. To restore it, he has to get back to domestic cricket and find his rhythm. Rather than clinging on to the team and warming the benches, it is better that he gets some match practice to regain his form. This way, he will at least give himself a decent chance to be in the scheme of things for the World Cup. We have seen Pathan to be a wonderful competitor in the past. This will be a great test for his resilience. He should take a leaf out of Sourav and Zaheer and back himself.
