India's cricket team faces turmoil as inconsistent selection and communication disrupt player development and performance.

One of the hallmarks of a champion outfit is consistency in selection and transparency in communication. These used to be stellar character traits in Indian cricket even until a year ago, but one isn’t entirely sure that’s the case currently.

In the 14 months since India’s first Test under head coach Gautam Gambhir, seven batters have occupied the pivotal No. 3 position. A couple of them – Virat Kohli in Bengaluru last October and Devdutt Padikkal in Perth 12 months back – were forced developments when the designated No. 3, Shubman Gill, was compelled to miss the said matches with a stiff neck and a broken finger, respectively.

A change at No. 3 was inevitable from

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