Stop skipper speculations

This refers to the report ‘All Yours’ (MM, November 7). First, Rahul Dravid resigned from the captaincy. Now, Sachin Tendulkar has refused the top job in Indian cricket. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done a commendable job as India’s One-day International and Twenty20 captain so far, and could also be the next Test captain. Veterans Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and V.V.S. Laxman are also the likely ‘contenders’ for the coveted post. The media must immediately stop speculating about who the next Indian captain will be and leave it to the selectors.

Akshay A. Kalbag, Nerul

Rash driving isn't fine

This is with reference to the report titled 'Bigger jail term for rash driving' (MM, November 5). The government of the state of Maharashtra must be commended for the step it has taken, namely its approval of the amendments to the Indian Penal Code that advocate harsh punishments and fines for drivers who are negligent, people who ill-treat differently abled persons and people who are abusive towards others (especially innocent women and children). Stringent action of this type is needed to avoid the occurrence of more untoward incidents in the future.

Akshay A. Kalbag, Nerul

A humdinger is expected

This refers to the report titled “We’ve been told not to worry” (MM, November 4). As a cricket buff, I am extremely thrilled with the news that the upcoming India-Pakistan series will carry on despite the imposition of a state of emergency in Pakistan and the Pakistan Cricket Board has asked Shoaib Malik and his teammates to focus on the cricket. Political upheaval should not affect sport. India-Pakistan matches have always been exciting contests, and I am sure this series between the two neighbouring countries will also be a humdinger.

Akshay A. Kalbag, Nerul

Rail rage unnecessary

This is with reference to the report titled ‘7.30 AM or 9 PM fast, Mumbai is always furious’ (MM, November 3). Mumbai’s local train compartments have been bursting at the seams for several years, and quarrels between commuters is not uncommon. However, this rail rage is totally uncalled for and cannot be condoned. The commuters’ behaviour and the authorities’ attitude must improve at the earliest. Strict action must be taken against people who abuse their fellow commuters in order to curb these unnecessary acts of aggression aboard the city’s lifeline.

Akshay A. Kalbag, Nerul