Selection Problems for India

In 4 days time, first test between India and SA starts and India are no way close to finalising on the playing eleven.With Rahul Dravid now certain for the first test, who will give way to him is a big question.



The Certainities...

RS Dravid (reasons not needed)
SC Ganguly (looked close to his best in the tour game, made a great comeback and looks determined)
Zaheer Khan (been India's best bowler throughout the tour)
MS Dhoni (first choice keeper, if he fails Karthik should be given a chance in 2nd Test)
VVS Laxman (the vice-captain, looked quite good in the 1st inngs and fought it out in the 2nd)
SR Tendulkar (terribly out of sorts, but who will make the bold decision of dropping the legend? )
V Sehwag (his test record helps him hang on to his place, only just though)
A Kumble ( will be picked ahead of Harbhajan i guess, after all he is India's leading wicket-taker)

Now then, 3 more places...

The Contenders..

Irfan Pathan (batted beautifully but his bowling was below par)
Sreesanth (bowled very well)
VRV Singh (impressed one and all)
W Jaffer (totally out of form, nothing to show)

So, based on form, W Jaffer should be dropped. But, who will open the innings with Sehwag? Its highly unlikely that Gambhir who is short of match practice will get the nod.Will one of Sreesanth and VRV Singh be dropped for Pathan? Will they drop Jaffer and go in for a non-regular opener?
So, Which three of the above four will be picked?
Lot of problems....poor Dravid..