Ajit Agarkar And Co. Snub Two Performing Stars For Bangladesh T20Is, Face Heat On Internet
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced a 15-member T20I squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
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. 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 rested pic.twitter.com/PD0t2aXBZs
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