Sachin did accept the vice captainship earlier ! He is also reported to be unhappy at the treatment being meted out to the seniors ! And the delayed refusal ! All these clearly point to two things: one, poor communication between BCCI and the players. Two, that the seniors are under intense pressure to perform in view of the resounding performance from the youngsters. Now, let us analyze their recent performance : the three greats with more than a decade of experience each and more than 35,000 runs in their bags, could they win the series for India against the Aussies ? No. could they draw the series for India ? No. Did they contribute in the two wins ? Perhaps, yes, to a limited extent but nothing spectacular or noteworthy. Even if they had not been there may be the results could have been equally good or bad with all youngsters ! Then why carry this EXCESS BAGGAGE for the one dyers and delay building up a younger team ? Why deny opportunities to budding youngsters who are excelling and are ready to take over ? Incidentally this PAK team is weak and the seniors may find it easy. But it is also the best opportunity to expose the youngsters towards preparation for the tough Aussie series. Is there any doubt that the Aussie series will only further confirm that the seniors are indeed EXCESS BAGGAGE for the one dayers ?
