India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan has raised several questions, particularly regarding player fitness and selection choices. Some players included in the lineup are not fully fit, sparking concerns among fans and analysts alike.
Additionally, the absence of new talent in the squad has been criticized, especially following disappointing performances in recent series against Ireland and England. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has specifically called out the BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, for dropping two key players: middle-order batter Rinku Singh and leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Jaffer expressed his sympathy for both players, highlighting their potential contributions to the team.
“No Real Reason”: Ajit Agarkar And Co Slammed By Ex-India Star For Dropping These 2 Players From T20I Squad
“He has played very well in the IPL, and even recently, whether you talk about the Uttar Pradesh T20 League or the Duleep Trophy. Even though the latter is red-ball cricket. So, I feel Rinku Singh is unfortunate that he hasn’t been able to make his place in the team. But I feel he has gone out of favour for no reason, so I feel bad for him,” Jaffer stated. India’s squad for Afghanistan T20Is: Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma , Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma (vc), Shivam Dube , Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Axar Patel , Washington Sundar *, Varun Chakaravarthy , Ravi Bishnoi , Jasprit Bumrah *, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana * * – Subject to fitness clearance
Because it doesn’t seem like he has done much wrong, “I feel a little bad for Rinku Singh. Jaffer, who played 31 Tests for India and is the highest-ever Ranji Trophy run-getter, also spoke on Kuldeep Yadav’s omission.
To be honest, whenever he has got an opportunity, he has always done well, and he plays in very critical positions,” Jaffer said, speaking on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Sportskeeda. Jaffer further said that Rinku has performed well not just for India, but also in domestic and franchise competitions. “Among all these players, I would say that in Rinku Singh’s case, it feels a little like he has been left out of the team for no real reason,” Jaffer added. “As for Kuldeep, again, I’ve said this so many times that it has become repetitive.
