Rahane has cost india the series

[SecondSlip]

First doesn’t pick Kuldeep 

 

Then drops Marnus 

 

Then brings Nattu way to late when Australia’s tail is as the crease

[jf1gp_1]

I congratulate you on your astute analysis. Dont worry ipl is coming. 

[ThirtyD.]

I understand Ravi Shastri’s presence has made it difficult to even slightly praise this team, however spirit of each and every team member post 1st match is creditable and commendable.  We need to tone down our expectations as we have utilized 20 players during this test series and it’s not easy for any captain to lead such depleted side in foreign conditions. 
 

Let’s not act as if shoddy fielding and inability to clean the tail even with our best bowlers has not been a problem for over couple of years.

[gakgupta]

Its too early to talk about the result....

 

With rain forecast'ed for next 2 days....this match will be a draw

[GautiMaan]

Yes..the series was firmly in the bag when Kohli was there.

[ShoonyaSifar]

LOL what? His leadership has been/will be the difference between 4-0 and 1-1, 2-1, 1-2, wherever the series ends.

 

Yes omitting Kuldeep was a shocker but that does not take anything away from how he's held the team together and led during the tough situations.