well my views are already known so i won't repeat them unless necessary
all said and done here is what i think
1) Sachin is an under-performer when it really matters
2) He is still an awesome talent
3) He is batting at the wrong number. He should bat at 1. not at damn 4th
4) He is feared when he attacks. He has to attack.
He has still some years in him, i don't think he will be dropped(realistically no chance, he migh rest on his own) if they drop him 3 months down the line Indian fans will get him back. So he will play but he has to start attacking and bat at the top of the order with dada.