Considering the performance of our openers, we could have tried Pathan to open our batting. He has got the best of techniques as an opener than any other india batsmen. Look at Shuaib Malik of Pakistan, he was a bowler and see how important is he now for Pak as a batsman now. what is important is that we realise the potential strength of each and every player and utilize them. It should have been an eye opener for our selectors, when all of our players failed Pathan scored a century and 41 not out in the two innings in the warm up match. Sending back any players in the middle of a series is not good, whether it is Swevag, Pathan or anyone. If the selectors feel they are not performing, they can omit the players in the next selection. It is an insult to the players. He could have been left out from the remaining matches. Now pathan is back. Have we sent any replacement for him? Moreover there is enough bowlers at the disposal of Indian team. It was really not good to send back any player in the middle of a series unless it becomes madatory to send a replacement.
