Experience is vital for Test Cricket as it is a game of 5 days and as for Batsmen they should have the capacity to bat out the different sessions - between start of play and lunch, from lunch to tea,and from tea to end of play. This needs stamina and only experienced players can do it. The same with the Bowlers in Test Crickets.
Whereas, in ODI it is a fast game of only 50 overs and 20 Overs [in 20 20 game]. Here,youth who are perfectly fit,excellent fielders, and know how to make fast scores and who can get maximum wickets in their 10 overs are vital to this game.

Answered by Murari Rao , an ibibo Master, at 11:15 AM on February 22, 2008

it is definitely needed without experience no play no-win only defeat. Every Indian player is an experienced player and has gained experienced while playing.

Answered by sharda , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:01 PM on February 18, 2008

xperience is needed in indian cricket team...there should be a balance between youngsters and xperience players..

Answered by yatin_ wadhe , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:38 PM on February 17, 2008

Yes, experience is very much necessary in the Indian team as was evident from todays performance.As, when every thing is going your way, then every one can steer the ship, but when the going gets tough then is the time when real experience is needed.

Answered by harish , an ibibo Specialist, at 10:52 PM on February 17, 2008

Yes. We have to experiment too. Innovation leads to better performance. How long can we depend on ht e old guards? Someday they have to give way to younger talents and the board's decision to rest 2 senior players is O.K. But they shouls not have included Yuvraj Singh because of his poor form.

Answered by se.niraimath , an ibibo Master, at 10:26 PM on February 17, 2008