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Age is no bar

In India, (more so in Indian sport), we seem so focused on the 'future' that we forget about the present. For example, the Indian men's cricket team has just lost the second Test at Sydney and all the 'experts' are calling for VVS Laxman's head. Why not Virat Kohli? I mean Laxman is one of our best batsmen, he has an exceptional record against Australia and he scored a 60 odd at Sydney in the second innings. He has looked good in the middle, so why would you want to drop him?-- The experts say he is "too old" and we should therefore give Virat Kohli another chance because he is the "future of Indian cricket." Honestly, I think that is complete nonsense! Yes, Virat is the future of Indian cricket. He's an outstanding player and deserves his place in the Test side, but not a place in the XI at the cost of Laxman- a man who has won and saved many Tests for India over the past few years. He truly is an unsung hero! The picture is no differe