Wasim Akram Says India's defeat as a 'subcontinental shame'

Akram reckons that criticism on the Indian team is completely justified and selectors need to take some brave decisions.

"The criticism on the Indian team is fully justified. Dhoni is talking about phasing out the senior players and that's exactly how the entire world feels. The onus is now on the Indian selectors, who have to take some brave decisions. Dravid, Laxman and Tendulkar have been legends but past laurels don't win you matches. You need to accept reality and move on."

"For a cricketer who is nearing 40, these are signs that tell him to move away from the intensity of international cricket."

For the record, Rahul Dravid is 39 while Sachin Tendulkar is aged 38 and VVS Laxman is 37.

Akram termed India's performance as a matter of "sub-continental shame".