India Announces 16-Men Squad for West Indies Test Series
On Friday, the Indian cricket board announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, where the team is scheduled to play two Test matches. The squad includes some young players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Mukesh Kumar, who are receiving their first call-ups.
Sarfaraz Khan Ignored for the Third Time
The selection of the squad has not been well-received by Indian cricket fans or the players themselves, as Sarfaraz Khan has been ignored for the third time this year. Sarfaraz Khan has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit, having scored 928 runs at an average of 154 during the 2019-20 season, 982 runs at 122.75 in the following season, and 556 runs in the 2022/23 season with three centuries. He has played 35 times and managed 3505 runs for an overall average of 79.65 and 13 centuries.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Message to the Selectors
Sarfaraz Khan sent a strong message to the BCCI selectors with an Instagram story, after being passed over for the third time in 2023.
Conclusion
Despite his impressive figures, Sarfaraz Khan has yet again been overlooked for the Indian Test team. This has been met with criticism from Indian cricket fans and players alike, and Sarfaraz has sent a clear message to the selectors with his Instagram story.