Controversy surrounds the selection process for the Indian cricket team’s upcoming Test series against the West Indies. The primary cause of the uproar is the non-selection of batter Sarfaraz Khan, a decision that has sparked debate among cricket enthusiasts and experts.
Among the voices rising in support of Sarfaraz is former India skipper, Sourav Ganguly. The ex-cricketer has expressed his belief that the 25-year-old Sarfaraz deserves a call-up to the Test side. His backing for Sarfaraz stems from the player’s impressive track record in domestic cricket over the past few years.
Unfortunately, despite his consistent performance, Sarfaraz continues to be overlooked by the selectors. Conversely, other young cricketers like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been given their maiden call-ups. This has only fueled the controversy surrounding Sarfaraz’s omission.
Speaking on the matter, Ganguly pointed out that Jaiswal’s selection was a result of his excellent performance in the Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy, and Duleep Trophy. The former skipper shared his views with Sportskeeda, stating, “I think Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored tons of runs in Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy. I think that’s why he is in the squad.”
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Omission of Sarfaraz Khan from West Indies Test: Ganguly Advocates for Domestic Performers
However, Ganguly remains a staunch supporter of Sarfaraz Khan. According to him, given the significant amount of runs Sarfaraz has scored in the last three years, he warrants a chance to represent the national side. Ganguly said, “I feel for Sarfaraz Khan. At some point, he should get an opportunity for the amount of runs that he has scored in the past three years.”
Furthermore, Ganguly expressed surprise over the omission of Abhimanyu Easwaran, another prolific scorer in domestic cricket. The former skipper said, “And same thing for Abhimanyu Easwaran for the tons of runs he has scored in the last five to six years. I am surprised that both of them have been omitted but they should get a chance in future.”
In his concluding remarks, Ganguly endorsed Jaiswal’s selection, deeming it a good move. Nevertheless, his statements clearly reflect a strong call for the recognition and inclusion of high-performing domestic players in the national squad.
Ganguly’s take on the selection controversy sheds light on the ongoing debate regarding rewarding domestic cricket performers with opportunities in international cricket. It rekindles the question about the balance between performance and potential in the Indian cricket team selection process.
