"I don't rate India a long-term No.1" - Ian Chappell

[Punjabee_in_USA]

@Giant

SA attack is slightly better with Steyn possibly qualifying as a “champion” bowler, but even they lack variety, and a good spinner. For a standard 3 pace bowlers + 1 spinner combination, I’ll back Zaheer, Sreesanth, Ishant + Harbhajan to take 20 Aus or SA wickets any day over their bowling attacks getting 20 of ours.

I agree. The Indian bowling attack could be lethal against most opponents while champion bowlers might be ineffective against the Indian batting. I think a good balance is whats required to be the # 1 side and the current Indian team possesses that balance.