5 CRICKETERS WHO HAVEN'T BEEN TREATED FAIRLY BY AJIT AGARKAR-LED SELECTION COMMITTEE

Avesh Khan has been one of the most reliable fast bowlers in the IPL and domestic circuit in recent years. This season for LSG, he's delivered under pressure, notably defending 9 runs in a last-over scenario...

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The BCCI announced the central contracts for the upcoming season. While there were some surprising promotions and additions, the glaring omissions and continued neglect of deserving players have raised eyebrows yet again. For years, the Indian selection committee has come under scrutiny for its inconsistency, favouritism, and baffling decisions that have left even the most talented cricketers languishing on the sidelines.

Here's a look at five players who haven't been treated fairly by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.

1. SAI SUDHARSAN - A CASE OF CRIMINAL OVERLOOKING

Sai Sudharsan’s rise in Indian cricket has been nothing short of spectacular. The southpaw has been on a purple patch that very few young Indian batters can match. With 509 runs in just 11 matches this season, including multiple fifties, Sudharsan has shown remarkable consistency and temperament. His overall IPL record speaks volumes – 1543 runs in 36 matches with 11 fifties and a century, boasting an average of nearly 50. Sai has shown promise not just in the IPL but also on the international stage. In his brief ODI stint, he scored two fifties in three matches, including some mature knocks under pressure. Yet, when the opportunity came to replace Rohit Sharma, the selectors went with Devdutt Padikkal, who hasn’t even been in comparable form. Even after Sai’s century against Australia A in a shadow Test series, the selection committee ignored him, showcasing their persistent blind eye to merit. It’s baffling how a batter of his quality is constantly sidelined while others are parachuted in based on reputation or politics.

2. AVESH KHAN - THE IGNORED WORKHORSE