Yes I guess we should target middle order since we had good starts in each innings by Sehwag and Gambhir. These two doing well.
Yes we don't need him in England series. Atleast India took 1 wicket at the end of the day. Sri Lanka 14/1 (8.0 ov)
Yes and if India picked Sangakkara and Jayawardene then still we have some chance to stay in the match.
Sachin should also contribute to the team in someway or the other. I thought that he would surpass Lara atleast this time but I don't think he'll be able to make it in the final innings...