The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently unveiled the Test and One-Day International (ODI) squads for India’s upcoming tour of the West Indies. The series, featuring a combination of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, is set to commence on July 12. With a mix of experienced players returning to the fold and new faces entering the setup, the announcement has generated excitement and discussions among cricket enthusiasts.
The BCCI’s selection committee has made several notable decisions while finalizing the squads for the West Indies tour. In the Test squad, young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have earned their spots, injecting fresh energy into the team. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson and Mukesh Kumar have been named in the ODI squad, presenting an opportunity for them to showcase their skills at the international level.
However, one decision that raised eyebrows among fans was the omission of 25-year-old Sarfaraz Khan from the Test squad. Despite his impressive performances in first-class cricket, Sarfaraz again missed the chance to make his potential debut for the Indian team. This decision frustrated many fans, as they took to social media to express their disappointment and question the BCCI’s selection process.
The Indian team’s main objective during the West Indies tour will be to bounce back from their heart-wrenching loss in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The match, held at The Oval in London, ended in defeat as India struggled to chase a target of 444 runs in the second innings. It was their second consecutive loss in the WTC final, adding to their determination to redeem themselves.
The upcoming multi-format series against the West Indies presents an opportunity for Team India to regroup, rebuild, and showcase their prowess on the field again. The players will be eager to put the disappointment of the WTC final behind them and focus on delivering solid performances across all formats. The tour will test their resilience and provide a platform to address weaknesses, aiming for a victorious campaign.
First class average of some players
— Asim Riaz Trends™ (@asim_trend) June 23, 2023
Sarfaraz Khan -78 ( not picked )
Akshay wadkar – 55
Abhimanyu easwaran -47
Ruturaj gaikwad -40 ( picked )
Shame on selector committee @BCCI
JUSTICE FOR SARFARAZ KHAN#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/pdlEx5gi9G
And where is Sarfaraz ?? What is going on ?? https://t.co/bf3PgtOL7i
— Tejas Natu (@Tejas_Natu11) June 23, 2023
Nothing against Ruturaj
— Dev Mehta (@DevMehta0404) June 23, 2023
But on what basis he is selected above Easwsran and still how many runs will Sarfaraz need to get selected
What is this selection committee man !!!! https://t.co/qStuqHo2EA
If you feel low/down/depressed/cheated and feel your efforts aren't being valued, don't just look at Ashwin or Pujara.
— Nachiketa Guha 🇮🇳 (@BrandNachiketa) June 23, 2023
Look at Sarfaraz.
Oops. Looks like you can't look since his name isn't there.
Keep scoring @sarfankhan97 #IndianHussey https://t.co/kWJhQbi0OV
Easwaran, Sarfaraz, Panchal, and Upendra Yadav need to be in. Ruturaj, Kishan, Mukesh Kumar and Saini are not needed. Keep picking skiddy pacers for Indian conditions and ensure we never win another away series again. Does Shami need more rest after a month of rest? https://t.co/5m5l2rPFjF
— Tendulkar Stan (@TestBestCricket) June 23, 2023
What’s Ruturaj doing in test squad . No Sarfaraz? Indian team selection has been very poor in recent years
— Dinesh (@dineshdiano) June 23, 2023
