Hyderabad, Nov. 29 -- The selectors must bring in Sarfaraz, groom him into a permanent player in the middle order, and address all the other issues. The sooner this is done, the better it will be for India.

India's resounding defeat against South Africa in the Test series has thrown up several issues about India's future in Test cricket that must be addressed very urgently. For one thing, India's progress in the current cycle of the World Test Championship finals (WTC) is now in jeopardy.

India has slipped down to the fifth spot in the standings following the embarrassing 0-2 whitewash to South Africa. On the other hand, South Africa's first Test series victory in India in 25 years has strengthened the Proteas' position. They currently ...