BCCI makes statement on Rinku Singh’s exclusion from T20 World Cup, says “He Has Done…” – Cricket News

The BCCI chief selector, Agarkar, discussed the selection process for the squad. He mentioned that it was a tough decision and explained that the inclusion of wrist spinners was to give Rohit more options. He also mentioned that Hardik Pandya’s role and his appointment as vice-captain were not discussed. Agarkar expressed hope that Pandya would build on his form and highlighted his importance to the team, especially with the ball.

Agarkar also acknowledged the difficulty of leaving out certain players, such as Shubman Gill, emphasizing that it was based on team combinations. He revealed that the player who narrowly missed out on selection was in the reserves, indicating how close he came to being in the final 15. Overall, Agarkar stressed the challenges of selecting only 15 players for the squad and the various factors that influence these decisions.