Outcry Over Sarfaraz Khan's Omission Sparks Debate on Cricket Selection

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed his discontent regarding the omission of Mumbai cricketer Sarfaraz Khan from the recently announced India A squad. Tharoor emphasized the importance of recognizing domestic cricket achievements rather than primarily focusing on IPL performances when selecting national teams.

Tharoor, renowned for his deep interest in cricket, pointed out the inconsistency in selection processes, suggesting that selectors are too eager to gamble on potential rather than acknowledging established talents like Khan. The discrepancy was highlighted in a post on social media, which Tharoor quoted, expressing his frustration over Khan's exclusion despite impressive past performances.

Khan's omission has sparked notable discourse, with allegations of bias surfacing, adding a political dimension to the debate. Questions concerning fairness and transparency in cricket selections have emerged, with voices from various quarters, including Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, questioning the motivations behind the selection processes.