Overview

• Ravichandran Ashwin said Indian cricket currently runs on indirect communication because players fear private talks will be leaked.
• Mohammed Shami’s recent media comments were framed by Ashwin as the result of not having clear reasons for his non-selection.
• Ajit Agarkar previously told a selection press conference he lacked up-to-date information on Shami’s fitness and signalled plans for talks.
• Shami bolstered his case with a Ranji Trophy outing for Bengal, taking 3/37 and 4/38 in an eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand.
• Ashwin urged institutional steps such as the chairman of selectors or the captain fronting press briefings after every selection to improve clarity and respect.