Table of Contents
Gautam Gambhir backs Harshit Rana’s selection for the Australia Test tour amid IPL influence allegations. Ajit Agarkar supports the bold choices for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Bold Selections Raise Eyebrows
The selection of Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy for the Australia Test series stirred controversy due to their limited red-ball cricket experience. Rana, known for his stellar IPL 2024 performance with 19 wickets, and Reddy, an all-rounder with promising stats but limited exposure, have faced criticism for their inclusion in the squad.
Ajit Agarkar Defends the Decisions
Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar supported Gambhir’s choices, highlighting the potential of the young players. Despite criticism from former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and Dodda Ganesh, Agarkar emphasized their long-term value for Indian cricket. Gambhir, as head coach, has faced scrutiny for perceived IPL influence on selection.
Mixed Reactions from Cricket Fraternity
While some see the selections as progressive, others are skeptical, fearing undue IPL influence. The controversy underlines the challenges of balancing domestic and international cricket priorities in building a robust Test squad.
