“Should Have Been In…” Ganguly Slams BCCI Selectors For Shreyas Iyer Snub From Test Squad
Iyer’s Form Ignored: Ganguly highlighted Shreyas Iyer’s blistering domestic and IPL form over the past year, noting that he “should have been in this team” .
Selectors Questioned: He criticized the Ajit Agarkar–led selection panel for snubbing a player performing under pressure and adjusting well to red-ball cricket .
Ganguly’s Concern: Emphasizing Iyer’s maturity at the crease and ability against short-pitched bowling, Ganguly said, “I would have had him in this series to see what he can do” .
Transition in Indian Cricket: With Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ashwin retired, Ganguly noted that India is rebuilding under Shubman Gill’s leadership and believed they can still compete in England, citing past young-unit successes (e.g. win in Melbourne 2020–21) .
Iyer’s Form Ignored: Ganguly highlighted Shreyas Iyer’s blistering domestic and IPL form over the past year, noting that he “should have been in this team” .
Selectors Questioned: He criticized the Ajit Agarkar–led selection panel for snubbing a player performing under pressure and adjusting well to red-ball cricket .
Ganguly’s Concern: Emphasizing Iyer’s maturity at the crease and ability against short-pitched bowling, Ganguly said, “I would have had him in this series to see what he can do” .
Transition in Indian Cricket: With Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ashwin retired, Ganguly noted that India is rebuilding under Shubman Gill’s leadership and believed they can still compete in England, citing past young-unit successes (e.g. win in Melbourne 2020–21) .