‘It was our mistake not to keep Ambati Rayudu in the World Cup squad, who should be out for Suryakumar’, said Team India’s selectors

The Indian team lost to New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup last year. Ambati Rayudu was not included in the Indian contingent selected for the biggest tournament from cricket in England. There was a lot of controversy after this. Rayudu also retired from international cricket. The current selector of the Indian team, Devang Gandhi, has said that it was our mistake not to include Rayudu in the team. We realized this later. Dewang also explained why Suryakumar Yadav is not being selected for the team.

“It was our fault for not keeping Rayudu in the team, but we are also humans,” Devang said in an interview with The Times of India. At that time we felt that we had made the right combination, but later we felt that Rayudu’s presence might help. India actually had a bad day during the World Cup and that is why so many questions were raised about Rayudu’s absence. Apart from that one match, there was a great tournament for India. I can understand Rayudu’s anger and his reactions were justified. ”

On the question of keeping Suryakumar out, Devang said, “I would request the experts that when they are talking about Suryakumar, they should also tell who should have been excluded.” India has an excellent bench strength. There can be four equally good players for a spot. Obviously, you have to keep some talented players out. Suryakumar is a brilliant player, but he has to be patient. They have to keep on performing continuously. Mayank Agarwal is a batsman who has consistently performed well in the team. ”

Regarding differences with Virat Kohli during the selection process, Devang said, “We have differences, but we argue. We talk and decide by mutual agreement. There have been many times when Kohli has asked us what we have seen in a particular player. We had to convince them that the player concerned has the skills to play for India. “The Indian team is currently in Australia and has to play three ODIs, three T20s and four Tests there.