The BCCI announced the Indian squad for the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand and the two Test matches against Australia. It was very unexpected that some players made it to the team. A brilliant performance in Ranji paved the way for Prithvi Shaq’s return to the Indian team after a gap of 537 days.
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan are included in the Test team for the first time. Earlier, Suryakumar was included as a substitute in the home series against England, but this is the first time the player has been included in the starting Test squad. However, Sarfaraz Khan was not included in the Test team which has angered the fans.
The 25-year-old is coming off an impressive performance for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season. The actor has already scored two centuries and a half-century. The player scored 982 runs in six matches last season. Average 122.75. He also scored four centuries. However, fans say that Sarfaraz Khan deserved to be replaced by Suryakumar and Ishan Kishan in the Test. The first two Test matches against the Aussies will be in Nagpur from February 9-13 and in Delhi from February 17-21.
Wicket keeper K.S. It can be accepted that Ishan Kishan was included in the team as Bharat’s backup. Regular keeper Rishabh Pant is undergoing treatment after being injured in a car accident. However, the reason for the fans’ anger was the inclusion of Suryakumar in favor of Sarfaraz. Many people took to the social media questioning the management’s decision.
Surya Kumar Yadav was selected over Sarfaraz Khan in the Test and it is a disgrace to the Ranji Trophy. He is the most consistent performer in first-class cricket and deserves it more than anyone else. This committee’s team selection is surprising again’ – wrote a fan on Twitter.
“With Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar in the team, it’s better to say that Ranji performances don’t have much value, public opinion is more influential. Ishan’s selection is understandable, but Suryakumar’s inclusion in the team is surprising. It doesn’t bode well for the likes of Sarfaraz and Hanuma,” tweeted another.