Is Yuvraj Singh getting too many chances to play Test cricket at the expense of some genuine talents? FanSpeak writer of the week Sridhar Sivaraman feels so. He goes on to put forth the case of Rohit Sharma and asks the selectors why they aren't giving anyone else a chance in place of Yuvraj.

Dhawal Kulkarni might not have got an opportunity to make his Test debut in New Zealand, but the Mumbai pacer said being a part of the historic team in itself was a great boost for his young career.

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his four teammates returned to a tumultuous welcome after clinching a historic Test series against New Zealand at their backyard, here this morning.

Notwithstanding the debate over the delayed declaration which deprived India of a convincing 2-0 series win against New Zealand, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men deserve full marks for their professional approach, performance, supreme confidence and camaraderie during the tour.

Opener Gautam Gambhir who is now in cracking form lead the batting chart with 445 runs, while Harbhajan Singh led the bowler's chart with 16 wickets in India's first Test series triumph in New Zealand in 41 years.

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today praised his squad for gelling together to effect a series triumph in New Zealand after 41 years, and added that it had set a benchmark for future Indian teams to achieve.

Former Test star Gundappa Vishwanath, who praised the overall performance of the triumphant Indian team in New Zealand, said he was a little disappointed with Mahendra Singh Dhoni not declaring the second innings much earlier

Outplayed by India in their first Test series loss at home in 41 years, New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said Tuesday the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side is the best in the world along with Australia and South Africa.

The cricket board on Monday hailed the Indian team's series victory over New Zealand as a 'historic moment' and immediately announced a Rs 15 lakh bonus for each member in Dhoni's team.

President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Test series in New Zealand in 41 years. The President conveyed the message soon after the third and final Test in Wellington ended in a draw, giving India a 1-0 series victory.