You are right Mr. Chappell,the bowling could definitely have done better.Loss of Doug Bollinger was a set back and he could have won the match for australia at Mohali.I have been a fan of Aussie Cricket for 65 years. At Bangalore aussies had lost focus and played poorly on the 2nd innings.Clarke and Hussey must learn from Indians and wait for the ball and play without much flourish.Tell Blarke that playing back to a spinner is suicidal. As Great Lindwall said ,"Side on ,Close to the wicket and steady line is the basic to get wickets."Hope you agree there.You must get down to the team and tell them more about stance and foot work to play spinners. Why there no players like Bob Simpson and Booth with such mercurial foot work.? Mitchell Johnson is a good bowler but he tries too many things and sprays around. Whenever he bowled strict off stimp line he was a joy to watch. This good.The cycle must move and India has reached the top: Has any one on the team read Don's Art of Cricket?

All commentators on this site , including myself , are suggesting that the Selectors need to change most of the members of the current squad , one way or another . The most glaring examples are the position of Captain , vice Captain , middle order batsmen , spin bowlers , and a couple of the quicks . The wickys are also under pressure . Doesn't leave much does it . If our position of #5 (and sliding) in World cricket is not enough to suggest that our team is not improving , then it is obvious that we will continue to slide . I have been a follower since 1948 , and have been supportive of all our Test sides even during the times of Packer . I am also a hard marker on people whom have ability , and fail to use it so casually . I've always believed people , whatever they get PAID for doing , should show that they are worth what they are paid . Cricket is a big sporting BUSINESS and involves a lot of money . This is highlighted by the amounts of the Contracts that are paid .

Agree to most points Ian, but why don't u point out the major reason, i.e. the captaincy? You declared Ponting to be a better captain than Steve Waugh on the basis of one of the greatest partnerships of all time (VVS - Rahul at Eden 2001). But there were two greats playing together at that time. Any half decent captain would've found out a way to get Ishant out if not Laxman. Whats wrong in giving a non-biased opinion once in a while? :)

I think it's about time for Aus to have a new captain.I would give Mike Hussey as I don't feel that Clarke is ready for the job yet.

... to add to chris_howard's comment, I strongly believe there should be a change in leadership, the team is at most times the reflection of the captain. Ponting is a not using his resources well and he is half the batsman he was 3 years back.

It's all well and good to say someone is batting well, but if they aren't turning 50s into 100s, that is a real concern. Ponting, Katich and Watson since Watto became an opener have a very poor record of turning 50s in 100s. Katich 2/10, Watson 2/10, Ponting 1/9. So in 15 Tests, our top 3 have scored 5 centuries and 29 50s. That's a terrible conversion rate. And 10 of those Tests came against West Indies, Pakistan and NewZealand. It's time to get our selections right. Get Watto down the order where he'll be much better value - where he can play a Gilchrist-like role. Find a proper opener to partner Katich. Say thanks and goodbye to Hussey, and probably North. Bring in the young guys. It's worked for England, South Africa and now India.

Very soon we are expecting "Computer pushes Aussies to 5th not India"..... Ian Chappell