Overview
- India A squads for the Oct 30–Nov 2 and Nov 6–9 four-day games in Bengaluru, both captained by Rishabh Pant, did not include Sarfaraz Khan.
- Selection and BCCI sources cited his recent quadriceps injury, only one competitive outing since return, and team balance with Pant’s comeback as the reasons.
- Selectors intend to monitor Sarfaraz in the ongoing Ranji Trophy before considering him for India A again, according to NDTV-cited board sources.
- Ravichandran Ashwin and Sunil Gavaskar questioned the omission and urged clearer communication, while Irfan Pathan asked fans not to rush to conspiracies.
- Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed alleged religious bias against head coach Gautam Gambhir, a claim rejected by BJP figures, as debate over criteria intensified despite Sarfaraz’s strong first-class and early Test record.