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

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. His consistency also saw his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings promote him as skipper. But, for the Indian team, he continues to be snubbed.

Ishan, on the other hand, scored a ton in Duleep Trophy, giving the perfect example of his intent. But, he still remains out of the selectors plans.

STOP SIDELINING ISHAN KISHAN pic.twitter.com/sgaXsubOzE

- DROPPED FROM TEAM INDIA.
- DROPPED FROM CENTRAL CONTRACT.
- COMEBACK IN BUCHI BABU.
- HUNDRED IN DULEEO TROPHY.
- NOT SELECTED FOR BAN T20I SERIES 2024.

FEEL FOR ISHAN KISHAN - HE DESERVES CHANCES IN TEAM INDIA...!!!#Cricket #IshanKishan #INDvBAN #T20I #duleeptrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/XeVRsReSH4

So basically T20 world number 4th and 9th batters didn't get a chance in the T20 squad against Bangladesh @BCCI ?#RuturajGaikwad #yashasvijaiswal pic.twitter.com/WBgu7gxTnV

RUTURAJ GAIKWAD IN T20I FOR INDIA:

In 2023 - 365 runs, 60.8 AVG, 147.2 SR.
In 2024 - 133 runs, 66.5 AVG, 158.3 SR.

But no place in the squad even when first openers are