‘He is not even being allowed to Fail…’: Former India cricketer raises question on BCCI Selectors amid Sarfaraz Khan exclusion, his name is…

A former India cricketer questions BCCI selectors over Sarfaraz Khan’s continued exclusion, claiming he isn’t even being allowed to fail. The ex-player’s name is…

New Delhi: Questions are again swirling regarding Sarfaraz Khan, who has been out of the Indian Test team for a long time. He hasn’t played a single Test since November 2024. Many former cricketers believe that the exclusion of this talented Mumbai batsman is not just due to statistics, but also the politics of perception. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra openly expressed his views on this issue.

‘Perception battle’ behind Sarfaraz Khan’s lack of opportunity

Aakash Chopra believes that there is a lack of clarity in Sarfaraz Khan’s selection. According to him, the selectors have formed the impression that Sarfaraz may struggle in overseas or swinging conditions. But Chopra questions, “On what basis? He hasn’t been given a chance. He should have been given a chance to fail.”

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s situation also ‘unfair’

Chopra also termed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exclusion from the T20 team as unfair. With Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma establishing themselves as openers, Yashasvi hasn’t been able to find a consistent spot in the playing XI. He has scored 723 runs in 23 T20Is, averaging 36.15 and striking at 164.31.

‘The clouds can obscure the sunshine for a while’ – Chopra

Aakash said that a player like Jaiswal can’t be held back for long. He is confident that Yashasvi will be part of the T20 World Cup squad. He clearly stated, “The team currently playing is not the final team.”

Suggestion of giving captaincy to Rajasthan Royals

Chopra even suggested that Jaiswal should be considered for captaincy in franchise cricket. According to him, teams sometimes have to make player-centric decisions. “If a player can improve the team, and leadership enhances their performance, then captaincy should be given,” Chopra said.

Story Highlights

1. Chopra raised questions about Sarfaraz Khan’s long-standing absence from the Test team.
2. He cited the selectors’ “perception” as the reason for Sarfaraz’s exclusion.
3. Chopra called Yashasvi Jaiswal’s lack of T20I matches “unfair.”
4. He suggested giving Jaiswal the captaincy of Rajasthan Royals, saying it’s important to recognize a player’s potential.