What went wrong with someone like Zaheer Khan?
He started the series so well and then went from bad to worse. We need Zaheer to bowl well. I have seen what he is capable of when he is at the top of his game. You know, bowlers, like batters, can have an off game. He will be back and we will back him as he is important to the team. I thought Balaji, in terms of effort and attitude, made a promising start. Did Tendulkar’s form concern you? Sachin will sort it out. I have every confidence in him. We’re talking about two games; and in one of those games he got a fifty. Sachin will work it out. There are no hassles. One of the things that champions have is that they can sort these things out. If he needs help, he’ll ask me, or he’ll go and sort it out. People were worried about his form before the World Cup. Australia will be a big stage; I’m sure he will play well. VVS Laxman must have pleased you. He’s a gem, really. Outstanding, outstanding player. The thing I’m liking about Laxman is the consistency he has shown over the last two yea
