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Cleared by the doctors the BCCI announced his fitness. An official fitness test was not required by a Board that always believed in the aura of its persona.

While the return of the master is welcomed, the stance of the board has raised a debate on its double standards. His return is likely to change the batting order and it could not have happened at a better time. India having lost 4-1 to the West Indies will look forwards to having the master in their midst for the Triangular Series in Sri Lanka .