Hyderabad, Aug. 30 -- Cheteshwar Pujara, who recently retired from cricket, was often referred to as the second wall of India, after Rahul Dravid. Pujara wasn't just a batsman. He was India's tallest warrior, the man who stood firm when the team needed him most. From battling fiery Aussie fast bowlers to grinding down world-class spinners, his patience and determination made him one of the finest Test batsmen of his generation.

But now that he has left the game, the BCCI must approach him to guide the youth of India. Younger players who are now coming up in the game would benefit immensely if they had Pujara to instruct them.

At the slightly higher levels, coaching is not about teaching technique. That has already been learnt in school ...