MISHRA MAGIC HELP TO WIN THE SERIES( INDIA WIN SERIES 3-2)

Amit Mishra epitomises the skewed nature of India's cricket selection. A superb haul of five wickets for 18 runs from six overs in Saturday's final ODI against New Zealand highlighted India's series-clinching win. However, any temptation to dub him the "find of the series" must be staunchly resisted. The leg-spinner, who made his ODI debut way back in 2003, has yet played only 36 games in the interim period — an average of less than three ODIs a year. This record reflects the Indian selectors' indecisiveness along with attendant follies.

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INDIA WIN SERIES 3:2