A Way Out

It is unlikely that Harbhajan will escape unscathed. For one it will reflect adversely on all parties concerned.

If it were to happen, India and its cricketing body will stand accused of ‘flexing their financial muscles’. The Australian players will be pilloried for employing dirty tricks, in this case racism, to subjugate their opponents and the ICC will be slammed yet again for being weak- kneed.

Normally this sort of situation an acceptable political compromise is the norm. However, there is one uncompromising element in this mix, the Indian players. They are adamant that Harbhajan is innocent and unwilling to compromise. This adds a complexity to the situation as they have taken the high moral ground by excusing Brad Hogg.

How do you think they will resolve the situation?

 

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MacGill - it is.

To an observer sitting here in India, it is difficult to understand why the Australian selectors are dithering in selecting MacGill.

If not for the accident of birth, MacGill would have given Warne and Muralitharan a run for their money.

Obviously, Hogg’s recent success and MacGill’s quirkiness caused the selectors take a close look at their merits.

However, they have finally decided to release Brad Hogg from Australia's squad for the first Test, leaving Stuart MacGill free to take the position of the No.1.spinner.

Now the onus is on MacGill to cement his place in the team.