Ajit Agarkar And Co. Snub Two Performing Stars For Bangladesh T20Is, Face Heat On Internet

29.09.2024 - 13:13 sports.ndtv.com

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member T20I squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh following the end of the ongoing two-match Test series.

The absence of some of the performing stars from the team, particularly Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan, saw fans vent their anger on social media, taking a swipe at selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar for the decision.

Right-handed batter Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the team in the shortest format of the game while Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma were picked as the wicketkeeper-batters in the side.

But, the absence of Ruturaj and Ishan left fans completely baffled. Ruturaj has been one the most consistent performers in the shortest format among the emerging stars.

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