Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dave Whatmore dares to question Indian selection committee decision is just unacceptable.

Accusing the Selection Committee of choosing Yuvraj Singh overlooking of in-form Cheteshwar Pujara for the Sri Lanka Test series, indeed hurts many an Indian like me. Well, it may true that the young Gujarat lad might have become a matured as a batsman and can easily walk into Indian team.

Yet, a foreign player like Whatmore’s intervention into Indian test squad selection process is reprehensible. Yet his concern is appreciable. I recall what Whatmore said was; "The team surely has some finest Test match players. But, where is Cheteshwar Pujara? I personally think he is a must in the team, especially considering his form.”

What perturbs me as a former cricketer is stating that Yuvraj Singh’s inclusion to him was baffling. What my friend, Whatmore would like to say now with Yuvraj proving his form in the first ‘friendly’ match? In fact, Yuvraj signaled his return to form by smashing a century against Sri Lanka Board President's XI.

Pujara, who recently led India 'A' side in England, has scored 3925 runs from 49 first class matches at an average of 60.38. He is known for his knack of scoring double and triple centuries in the domestic circuit.
However, I shall agree with Whatmore, who guided Sri Lanka to 1996 World Cup triumph, prediction that it would be a tough series for India in the absence of pace spearhead Zaheer Khan. It is also true that good players are always missed in the team. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, undoubtedly a very formidable unit and it would be tough contest for Dhoni and company.

The Australian reeling that India though considered one of the hot favorites to win the 2011 World Cup at home, yet his suggestion said the media should not put pressure on captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coach Gary Kirsten, are acceptable proposals.

It is also true that the Indian media is adding unnecessary pressure on Dhoni men by branding him 'Captain Cool' and what not. Will Indian media restrain Dhoni men perform well in the coming days?