Ajit Agkar Press Conference: Explosive statement by Chairman of Senior Selection Committee of men | Cricket news

India is stepping into a brand-new chapter in Test cricket and the person assigned the task of shaping that future, Ajit Agkar did not return during Saturday’s press conference. As he addressed the media after the announcement of India’s squad for England’s five-observe tour, the chairman of the selectors directly gave a series of soundbights, offering insight into the team’s infections, fingers and omissions. One of the major talk points was the charge of Jasprit Bumrah. While Spearhead will lead the speed attack in England, Agkar admitted that the management was not using it overs. With a packed schedule and the World Test Championship bicycle, just the beginning, the careful handling of Bumrah, which has an injury past, will be important. Mohammad Siraj, Prasad Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Shardul Thakur create the rest of the seam attack. Squad marks a new phase, especially after retirement of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin after retirement. “This is not easy to change players like him,” Agarkar said. “They are staunch of our game. Virat reached out in early April and said that whatever he had given to you has been given to you.

Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain for the England series, with Rohit’s retirement. Rishabh Pant, making a strong comeback, will be the vice-captains. “This is a big infection, but we are confident that Gill is the boy carrying us forward,” Agarkar said. “This is a new WTC cycle. We need to move forward showing respect for those who have stepped forward.” On the amazing memory of Karun Nair, who last played an exam on Sarfaraz Khan in 2017, Agkar offered a measured clarification.Quiz: Who is that IPL player? “Karun has piled up in domestic cricket, has played county, and brings experience,” he said. “Sarfaraz got a hundred, but did not get the run after that. Sometimes it is just a decision that the team takes by management.” He said that the need for experience in the middle-order was not in line-up with Kohli. With Mohammed Shami still recovering, Arshdeep Singh has received his first Test call-up, supported by the red-ball form and a county stent. “He is a quality bowler, height and swing, and plays domestic when he can,” Agarkar said. “All five were unlikely to play with Bumrah, we wanted diversity.” Despite his strong domestic and ODI performance, Shreyas Iyer had no place. “Right now, there is no place for him in the test set-up,” Agarkar confirmed.

Rising Left-Hander Sai Reformson also received a Test node and Agkar clarified that the selection was not just IPL-based. “We have been tracking him for a while. He has nature and game for red-goes cricket.”India’s squad for England Test series:Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Yashsvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Reformson, Abhimanyu Eastavaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurael, Ravidra Jandeep, Washington Soundar, Washington Soundar, Washington Sauraj Sirj, Prasad Sirj, Prasad Krishna, Prasad Krishna, Aarashprash Singh.