Although I do agree that players in poor form must be rested or called back, I wonder what we should do with players like Sachin or Sehwag if they are going through a lean patch. Should we call them back too? Besides, what's the criteria to determine 'poor form'? What if a bowler fails to take sufficient wickets but scores valuable runs or takes crucial catches? And what if a bowler takes just takes one prize wicket of a batsman like Lara or Ponting versus a bowler who claims the wickets of two or three tailenders? It is, therefore, very important to define poor or good form. I do agree that players have to justify their selection in the team. They must deliver if they are to retain their berth in the team. It is the players' responsibility to make sure that they make a satisfactory contribution to the team. They have to deserve to make the money they make. The decision to call the non-performers back will keep these players on their toes. Overall, I think it's a good decision and one which will strengthen Indian cricket.
