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Lahore, Jan 12:  Rahul Dravid faces his sternest challenge as captain as India go into the first cricket Test against arch rivals Pakistan here on Friday faced with one of their biggest selection dilemmas in recent times.

The team management will have to take one of the toughest decisions on whether to include the experienced Sourav Ganguly or the in-form Yuvraj Singh in the team for the first Test of the high-voltage series beginning at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Having included the former captain in the squad for his experience, it will be interesting to see how the team think tank goes about the task which has the potential of leading to another uproar among cricket fans.

The Indians, seeking to repeat their 2004 series-winning performance this time also, will also have to sort out their opening combination and it remains to be seen whether Gautam Gambhir or Wasim Jaffer gets the nod to partner Virender Sehwag.

Having led India to a series win against Sri Lanka at home recently, Dravid's captaincy will come under the scanner against a more formidable team like Pakistan which is high on confidence after their win against England.

Dravid's full-time reign as captain commenced against Sri Lanka with a thunderous victory in both the Test and limited over international series. But the Bangalore stalwart, as well as coach Greg Chappell, know that taking on a resurgent Pakistan in their own lair in wintry conditions is a totally different proposition.