What does Yuvraj have to prove?

At one time we hear them saying that the old war horses have worn out and need to be rested and young blood will be courted. Then after a while, when the hype is over, they still persist with the same team. For a team which still has Saurav Ganguly with his place cemented in the eleven, even without too many performances to boast of, one does not see any point in complaining.

Yuvraj Singh, arguably, is the best batsman in the current Indian team. He already has a mature head on his shoulders at the young age of 26. Nobody ever doubted the elegant southpaw's talent. But initially the application was lacking. But this man has been around for 8 years and has scored runs all around the world. Still he has to fight for his place in the eleven. Does the board think that Dada will recreate the magic of his first tour of England? I think Yuvraj and Laxman should be considered before Saurav.

With an ageing Sachin and Rahul, Yuvraj, with loads of experience behind him, should be there in the team. England bowling attack may not be the same without Harmison, Jones and Flintoff; but its potent alright.