Rahul Dravid :

 Mr .Rahul Dravid!

We knew that you are a stalwart in Indian cricket – a great batsman, epitome of consistency –"Mr. Dependable".

We did not know that you are a great actor as well!

You have exposed your crooked , dirty mind after Kotla test in Delhi . During the press conference after Delhi test , you praised  Sourav and expected more good knocks from him in the future . But before that conference already you with Chappell and selectors axed Sourav in Ahmedabad   test against Sri Lanka ! What a talent you possess Rahul in acting  so that you could completely fox a bunch of journalists !

But truth must prevail. You could not hide your malicious act. You exposed yourself! At least we Indian cricket lovers expected little more credibility in your word and action .

Apart from that in entire episode of Sourav , your stoic silence  proved to the world what a backstabber you could be when it comes to realizing your own ambitions. Rahul, you proved again  – silence is more vocal than sound !

Let's see what two great captains and players of this Indian sub continent ,Wasim Akram and Arjun Ranatunga say about you on Sourav issue .

Wasim Akram ,thinks that  Sourav Ganguly's predicament has more to do with Greg Chappell and Rahul Dravid

"I don't think the blame lies with Kiran More. Such decisions also depend on the coach and the captain's choice ."

"I believe they are the people who decide the team. So, Greg Chappell and Rahul Dravid figure prominently in this scheme of things ."—said Akram .

Same feeling is echoed by Ranatunga, the captain of World Cup champion Sri Lanka.

He clearly opined: Dravid's silence borders on complicity

"I would not like to be in Rahul Dravid's shoes if I am the captain. In the entire Sourav Ganguly episode, his silence borders on complicity. He has every reason to seek the team he wants, but he also owes it to his men to be seen standing right next to them. At best he would miss out on the trust and loyalty of his mates which allows a captain to ask for the impossible; at worst he would be very unpopular in the dressing room.

Truth to tell, Sourav was very impressive at the Kotla. His two knocks (40 and 39) were well crafted and critical to the eventual scores. His dismissal in the first innings triggered the collapse which only accentuates his contribution on the first day. A few of his cover drives, trust me, were the best I saw in the entire match.

He was seen giving his 100 per cent; he wanted his place back badly. Such hunger is to be welcomed, not scorned. It has not reflected well of the system, not of selectors or team management."—Ranatunga completes his stand.

Yes! Rahul you can dodge journalists and common cricketer lovers but not an ace player and captain of the game like legendary Akram and Ranatunga!

Now this is a honeymoon phase between you and media. So whatever you do, Media backs you. Media has  hyped up  your captaincy exceedingly well.But in harsh reality are you really a captain in true sense?

During the Tenure of Sourav you were the Deputy and so are you even now! By mere name you are the captain on the ground but in reality you are a Deputy to coach Greg Chappell! He is the de facto captain of the Indian cricket team now and you blindly follow his instruction only. You are like those goody goody studious boys in the class who score well in exam but without any  personality of their own and  totally subservient to their teacher .

Sourav is present in your existence by his conspicuous absence. Nowadays, your face in different occasion only reflects the tempest in your mind, guilt in your heart.

After cricket you can join in politics as well .when India played in Eden Garden against South Africa without Sourav; you, Rahul-- tried to create division amongst Calcuttans by nullifying the protest of artists' forum in Sourav issue  by saying –these artists have much lesser impact on the Calcuttan crowd . The Calcutta crowd replied back  at Eden by jeering you and the team all through. Even that day nothing went right for you in field .Perhaps you were cursed by the grass of Eden also! Crime does not pay! The moment you did not get support from Calcutta you changed your stance and reaching in Mumbai, started saying against Kolkata . You tried to create division amongst Kolkata and the rest of Indian cricketing fraternity . Have you learnt this-- 'divide and rule'  art from your the British and Australian counterparts?

You owe a lot to Sourav Ganguly . Both of you started at the same time in Indian Cricket and we enjoyed your performances and camaraderie with Sourav . There was a lean phase in your career as well when you were labeled as "test player" – not fit for one day. Media was against you and so were ex cricketers! But you received an unconditional and unprecedented support from your captain Sourav .Not only he kept his faith on you; at every stage he extended his support to you. Dada covered you from the media attack like a true elder brother! But now! The moment you found an opportunity you played the spoilsport in his career! If today Sourav says – Thou to Rahul!   Should it be a misnomer? You know that as a captain he is miles ahead of you and in team still he has a good number of supporters! That really bothers you! And that's why you want a complete uproot of Sourav Ganguly from Team India.

Don't forget a small phrase : History repeats itself .

May be you have to pay back  your own coin one day !