Sources: 
Aakash Chopra has openly criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir for excluding Sarfaraz Khan from the national team despite his consistent and stellar performances.
Sarfaraz Khan, who has played six Tests for India, boasts a record of
a century and three fifties. Chopra highlighted that Sarfaraz "hasn't done anything wrong thus far," emphasizing his impressive score of over 90 runs in the only match he played recently.
Despite these achievements, Sarfaraz remains sidelined, with Chopra lamenting that he is "not getting a place in the XI" and is "not in the scheme of things," which he described as "a little sad."
Adding to his credentials, Sarfaraz recently scored
92 runs for India A in their first unofficial Test against the England Lions, showcasing his readiness and form ahead of the Shubman Gill-led Indian team.
Chopra's comments reflect growing frustration among cricket followers about the selection policies of the BCCI and the influence of former players like Gambhir in team decisions, especially when a player like Sarfaraz Khan continues to deliver strong performances but remains overlooked.
"Sarfaraz Khan hasn’t done anything wrong till now," Chopra asserted, questioning the rationale behind his exclusion and calling for a reconsideration of his place in the squad.
This debate underscores the ongoing challenges in Indian cricket selection, where form and merit sometimes appear secondary to other considerations.
Sources: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized the BCCI and Gautam Gambhir for excluding Sarfaraz Khan from the Indian cricket team despite his impressive form, including a century and multiple fifties in Tests and a recent 92 for India A against England Lions.
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