FUTURE COULD BE PERFECT FOR INDIA

The just-concluded five-match T201 series against Australia may have been devoid of jeopardy but India's next batch of youngsters coming through the system have shown that they have the required tools to shine at big stage

- GOMESH S

WHEN the Indian team took the field against Australia in a bilateral T20I less than 100 hours after the ODI World Cup final, there were questions over its context. How could a fan be excited for an inconsequential T20I days after such a highstakes match. After all, India had come so close to ending the ICC trophy drought before falling flat in the summit clash.

The sentiment was understandable. And the schedule came under scrutiny. However, ten more days and five T20Is later, there is something to be excited about in Indian cricket. There are questions, for many of which there are no answers at the moment, but the next generation of T20I cricketers have given something to look forward to.