I dont think that this is a very informed comment that you are making about the little master. Perhaps reading this article would shed a little light on what I am trying to say: http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2007/jan/29guest.htm
Even though he hasn'e been in the best of form, he has averaged much better than all the rest of the Indian batsmen.
And it is evident, tat he is warming up in style for the biggest stage in the sport of cricket, the world cup. And this will not be the first time.