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Sourav Ganguly revealed VVS Laxman's disappointment after being excluded from India's 2003 World Cup squad, leading to a three-month silence between them. Ganguly admitted the decision, favouring Dinesh Mongia, caused a rift, despite Laxman's ODI record. Although controversial, Laxman returned post-World Cup, proving his value in subsequent series, and Ganguly emphasized the decision wasn't personal, as India reached the final.

Mohammad Kaif supports Karun Nair's Test comeback, drawing parallels to Dravid, Laxman, and Pujara due to his red-ball temperament and consistency. Kaif also praises Sai Sudharsan's solid technique, envisioning him as a future Pujara or Dravid. For the fourth fast bowler slot, Kaif favors Nitish Reddy over Shardul Thakur, highlighting Reddy's batting prowess and recent red-ball performance.