India's series win against England can be easily termed as historic. This is our second series win against England, in England,after 1986. The win is all the more special considering the fact that each member of the team contributed liberally,and unitedly, to the team's triumph. From Dinesh Karthik to Rudra Pratap Singh, all shone like pole stars. Veterans like Sachin, Sourav and Laxman did their bit to perfection. Then, there was the 'silent assassin' Anil Kumble who stole the lime light in the concluding match.
    But many of our critics, specially TV channels, seem to be hell bent on catching skipper Rahul Dravid by the scruff of his neck. Reason:he did not enforce a follow-on in the Oval Test. Rahul has won India its second away from home series in the last 13 months. He might not have contributed much with the bat; but his captaincy was top notch. His bowling changes and field placements won critical acclaim by the television commentators, all masters of their respective periods. He did not vociferously gesture or signal on the field but went about his job with a cool demeanour. 
    Dravid's decision not to ask England bat again, after they were bundled out well below the follow-on mark, was based on history. Also, the bowlers were tiring and it is a known fact that Indians are nervous and poor chasers. It must have surely been a team decision. One must not forget that chief of selectors and former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar was constantly present in the team balcony and his advise was certainly taken. I deplore the attitude of some people and TV channels of trying to find fault with a skipper whose main aim was to 'win' a series against England.
--Dr.Ganapathi Bhat,
 RMV 2nd stage,
 Bangalore