Apropos the captaincy, it is a fact that the captains from the south have always been softies; well behaved,knowledgeable,intelligent and EDUCATED. They will not bring themselves to the level of the crude uneducated politicos and petty businessmen who hold the power at the BCCI. Ergo, they become misfits. In the present situation, there is no need to look beyond Laxman. He has atleast 4 good years in him and except for Dravid there is no one in the entire country who can match his prowess. If a shorter time span is considered, Kumble would be the ideal choice, he will be around for two more years.
