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Is IPL the reason for youngsters losing their focus on Test cricket?

<p>The Indian Premier League is good for cricketers, but with today's youngsters focusing more on developing their T20 game, it's difficult to build a strong Test team, writes Balvinder Singh Sandhu</p>

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A local batsman tries a warped stroke. Pic for representation only

A local batsman tries a warped stroke. Pic for representation only

In my opinion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India made the right move in appointing Ravi Shastri as Team Director in England. Ravi will be assertive in decision-making and will be stern with players not pulling their weight.

A local batsman tries a warped stroke. Pic for representation only
A local batsman tries a warped stroke. Pic for representation only 

He will mince no words. Head coach Duncan Fletcher allowed things to drift too far and beyond reach, instead of rowing the team safely away from trouble waters.

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