Finders keepers

The third in our series of articles examining how the Indian team is shaping up for the coming 2003-04 season

Samanth Subramanian08-Sep-2003The third in our series of articles examining how the Indian team is shaping up for the coming 2003-04 season. This one focusses on wicketkeepers.For years, Nayan Mongia was India’s sturdiest slot-holder. Since he last played for India – in the historic Kolkata Test against Australia in 2001 – four wicketkeepers have played for India. Sameer Dighe played six games before making way for Deep Dasgupta (8), who was followed by Ajay Ratra (6) and Parthiv Patel (7). A host of young wicketkeepers across the country saw a hitherto impenetrable spot in the national team open itself up to auction. Wisden CricInfo Openings for openers
The settled middle order
Turn, turn, turn
Up to speed