India A have made a change to their squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka, with Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma replacing injured fast bowler Yudhvir Singh.
The BCCI confirmed that Yudhvir suffered a right shoulder injury and has been advised to undergo rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence.
Many Fans have questioned why Ashok was preferred when several other domestic fast bowlers were available.
Names such as Rasikh Salam, Mohsin Khan, Kartik Tyagi and several others have been discussed by fans, who believe those bowlers deserved an opportunity at the India A level.
The timing of the selection has also raised concerns. India A have already suffered back to back defeats against Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A.
One of the biggest issues in both matches was the lack of impact from the pace attack.
Despite those struggles, selectors have once again backed a player coming from the Gujarat Titans setup.
India A tours are considered an important pathway to the main team. These matches are meant to identify players who can represent India in the future and prepare them for international cricket.
With India A still fighting to stay alive in the tournament, pressure is growing on the team management and selectors.
If India A fail to reach the final, questions will only become louder about whether the right players were picked for the squad.
Ashok Sharma now has an opportunity to prove the selectors right. But for many fans, his inclusion has once again opened the debate about consistency, transparency and the selection process in Indian cricket.
