Sachin Tendulkar's last series saw Mumbai boy Rohit sharma make a remarkablestart to his Test career. Was there an invisible baton that was exchanged? 

Former Aussie great Ian Chappell had predicted such a scenario the first time he saw Rohit bat in a One-Day International six years back. It is difficult to say whether the Indian team management is thinking on similar lines, but the mandate in the Indian cricket circuit seems to be favouring Rohit. 

Starting from the South Africa series, the pressure will be intense, the critics will be waiting and even those who felt that Tendulkar should have gone earlier than he did, wouldn't mind a jibe or two if the new No. 4 - whoever he is - fails to deliver straight up. 

courtesy: toi