India, Sept. 2 -- The last 15-odd days have proven to be a very boring and monotonous time for an Indian cricket fan. There's absolutely nothing happening in the world of cricket, and even though series such as South Africa vs England, the Pakistan tri-series and the ODIs between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe tend to bring some excitement back, the real deal is still a week away. The Asia Cup, the premier tournament of the sub-continent, is back from next Tuesday, setting the stage for a gruelling, non-stop and packed Indian cricketing calendar ahead until the T20 World Cup.

A crammed calendar in recent memory is rare, which is why the players and other members of the Indian cricket team are enjoying some much-needed time off. Even Gautam Gambh...