No matter how much we rave about Kohli and Pujara, they still have a long way to go before being considered amongst the greatest Test batsmen of all time.
Pandya, who is facing an inquiry for his loose talk during a TV show, did not get to bat in the third ODI against New Zealand on Monday but the 25-year-old bowled and fielded with purpose.
India were presented just the winners' trophy by former batsman Adam Gilchrist and Sunil Gavaskar lambasted the hosts for not handing out any cash awards.
The 37-year-old two-time World Cup-winning former captain's future is one of the most debated topics in Indian cricket right now but Gavaskar feels he deserves better.
It was attributed to batting mainstays David Warner and Steve Smith's one-year ban on ball tampering charges but Gavaskar rejected the assertion.
India have taken an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-Test series and will retain the trophy they won at home in 2017.
Gavaskar was not impressed with the selection choices made by the team management.
Gavaskar feels that Dhoni needs to give his absolute best in the upcoming tours if he doesn't want his position in the World Cup squad questioned.
The 35-year-old Mithali was left out of the World T20 semifinal against England that raised quite a few eyebrows after India's eight-wicket loss.
The legendary batsman said club cricket allows players to hone their skills and graduate to Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic tournament, and also to the national team.
It could have been even worse as mismanagement and chaos ruled the roost during international cricket's return to the 'City of Nawabs' after a hiatus of 24 years.
The batsman-wicketkeeper may not be able to deliver with the bat except pitching in with a few knocks, but his role behind the stumps is still imperative for the Indian cricket team.
Gavaskar, who once scored just 36 runs off 174 balls while chasing 336, went into the groove within just one hour in Delhi.
Looking at his miserable form, former Indian great Sunil Gavaskar adviced Dhoni to play some domestic cricket to get back into the form.
The legendary opener has always been very touchy about how players treat their jerseys and caps.
While the question asked by the scribe was "justified", Gavaskar felt maybe the timing was wrong.
Gavaskar, once a teammate and captain of Shastri, recalled some of the series wins abroad by Indian teams of the past.
Kohli overtakes Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar (120 Innings), Virender Sehwag (121 Innings) and Rahul Dravid (125 Innings), to become the second fastest Indian.
Gavaskar feels Bumrah should learn from his mistakes as it was not the first time the pacer has picked up a wicket on an illegal delivery.
Former stumper Farokh Engineer believes that the India skipper has the potential to be the greatest batsman produced by the country.
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