BCCI’s Exclusion of Rinku Singh from T20 World Cup Top-15 Explained by Sunil Gavaskar

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch expressed surprise at the selection of four spinners in the Indian squad. He specifically mentioned the inclusion of Rinku Singh and noted the lack of spinners in the team. On the other hand, Sunil Gavaskar was of the opinion that Rinku’s performance in the IPL could have been a factor in his exclusion from the main squad.

Gavaskar also pointed out that the Indian team has a good balance of experience and talent, including a variety of bowling options. Gavaskar further speculated that the presence of slower pitches in the West Indies might have influenced the decision to include extra spinners, drawing parallels to the IPL where slower deliveries made it difficult for batsmen to score. He also commented on the wealth of talent in the Indian team, suggesting that the depth of talent allowed for tough decisions when it came to selecting players for the squad.

The former cricketer also discussed Shubman Gill’s performance in the IPL and how it impacted the selectors’ decision to consider him only as a reserve player. Gavaskar highlighted the abundance of players at India’s disposal and emphasized the potential of a second-string team being capable of winning tournaments. Overall, Gavaskar reflected on the change in attitude and approach within the Indian team and expressed optimism about their prospects in the T20 World Cup under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.