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Do Team India have the right balance to win Asia Cup?

With the return of the big boys like MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh into the team, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar feels Indian team now have the right balance. All the players have had their rejuvenation break before the Asia Cup and must be raring to go.

However, the question that’s probably playing on everybody’s mind is, is the balance of the team good enough in both the batting and bowling department to win Asia Cup trophy, which India haven’t won since 1995? Do write in your views…

Should Sachin have joined Indian team for Asia Cup

At 37, body does rebel and so does mind. And when you are an international cricketer, it’s even tougher. Moreover, the packed international schedule barely gives time for cricketers to spend decent time with family. And the reason Sachin Tendulkar requested the BCCI to allow him to skip the Asia Cup, as he wanted to spend time with his children in view of the hectic schedule ahead.

However, there is always the other side of the coin. The call of duty demands a player should be ready to perform when the country wants, especially in a prestigious tournament like Asia Cup, which India hasn’t won since 1995. Should Sachin have made himself available for selection, as he last played in the IPL final on April 25? Do write to us what you think about Sachin’s decision…