India, Jan. 8 -- India suffered two shattering jolts - first New Zealand and now Australia - but in the gloom there is a silver lining, what teams call 'positives'.

The major plus from the carnage is that it sparked an honest conversation about Indian cricket and its structure, players and team culture. After the twin disasters everyone is holding up the mirror to register their disapproval.

That tough questions are being asked following the BGT loss is indeed positive. For once, unpleasant reality is being confronted, not brushed under the pitch covers. Politeness is put aside as the criticism is direct and sharp. The clear message is that nobody is exempt from scrutiny. Also, this time the outrage is collective with fans, experts, obs...