Vijay also lamented the mentality of the people towards players after turning 30. "After 30 in India, it's a taboo (smiles). I think people see us as 80-year-olds walking on the street. The media should also address it differently."
Srikkanth had backed Virat Kohli during his initial day as a selector.
Both Dhawan and Vijay are not in the immediate scheme of things as far as Test cricket is concerned.
While Murali Vijay became a Test specialist, he started off as an explosive batsman and feels that the format suited him when the IPL started back in 2008.
One of the biggest criticisms that came Bangar's way after India's exit from the World Cup was the lack of a concrete option at the number four position in limited-overs.
The 56-year-old coach also insisted that the opening order batters need to take "responsibility".
So far in three innings, Vijay has scores of 11, 18, and zero.
Lokesh Rahul was on 1 at the break.
Tickner was the most successful bowler for the hosts, finishing the day with 2/48 in 15 overs.
Murali Vijay regained his form while playing for Essex after being dropped from India's Test squad but the opener insists that neither he tinkered with his technique during his County stint nor he played there to reclaim his place.
