Top 4 experts who slammed Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from India A squad for South Africa series ft. Sunil Gavaskar

Aakash Chopra

Former India Test opener Aakash Chopra feels the selectors’ decision to exclude Sarfaraz Khan from the India A squad is a big question mark. The cricketer-turned-commentator added that the wicketkeeper-batter has enough runs and experience under his belt to be a regular in the A side. He said on his YouTube channel:

“His name should come whenever an India-A team is selected. His name is not there for both matches. Why is it not there? It's a big question. I am sure there is communication, and if there is no communication, I will be very, very sad and disappointed. I really hope those conversations are happening. It's extremely necessary to explain to Sarfaraz the roadmap for him.”

“He wasn't selected for some time after he returned (from England), as he was injured. That's understandable, but he is playing now. In my opinion, it does not matter whether he scored runs in the Ranji Trophy or not because he has been in the original squad. He has been part of the Indian Test team,” he added.

Sarfaraz Khan is likely to be next seen in action against Chhattisgarh, beginning on Saturday (October 25).