The BCCI’s exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad from the squads for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and T20I series against South Africa has sparked outrage. Despite Gaikwad’s strong form and two first-class centuries, the selectors chose Abhimanyu Easwaran. Former cricketer Krisnamachari Srikkanth criticized the decision, questioning the selection committee’s inconsistent approach.