Sarfaraz Khan Selection Snub: Bias Allegations
- Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced his concerns regarding the omission of Sarfaraz Khan from India's Test squad for the upcoming series against England.
- Chopra, in a YouTube video, challenged selectors, arguing that if Khan is being sent to India A based on his ability to score runs, he should be in...
- chopra noted Khan's century in Bengaluru against New zealand, followed by a couple of less successful matches.
Aakash Chopra blasts the selection committee, questioning the exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from India’s Test squad for the England series. Chopra highlights a glaring inconsistency: if Khan is deemed good enough to score runs for India A, why isn’t he in the Test team? He points out Khan’s notable performances, including a strong showing against the England lions, and his consistent omission from Test opportunities.Explore the controversy as Chopra accuses selectors of potentially harboring a bias against the young batter, a major point raised by News Directory 3. Discover the evidence Chopra presents, including Khan’s century and limited chances in past series, to fuel the bias allegations and analyze the selection process in detail. What are the implications of this controversial decision? Discover what’s next for Sarfaraz Khan and the team.
Aakash Chopra Questions Sarfaraz Khan’s Test Squad Exclusion
Updated June 16, 2025
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced his concerns regarding the omission of Sarfaraz Khan from India’s Test squad for the upcoming series against England. Khan, a Mumbai batter, was named to the India A squad rather of the 18-member Test team. Chopra believes Khan has reason to feel slighted by the decision.
Chopra, in a YouTube video, challenged selectors, arguing that if Khan is being sent to India A based on his ability to score runs, he should be in the Test team.He highlighted khan’s strong performance, a score of 90-plus, in an unofficial Test against England Lions, followed by his subsequent dropping from the next game. chopra emphasized that Khan has yet to fail in Australia, South Africa, or England, yet remains without a Test opportunity.
“Sarfaraz Khan hasn’t done anything wrong,” Chopra said. “If you don’t have confidence in his technique or playing style, then don’t send him with India A either, because you have a pre-conceived notion.”
chopra noted Khan’s century in Bengaluru against New zealand, followed by a couple of less successful matches. He also mentioned Khan’s presence in the Test squad in Australia, where he did not get a chance to play.
Chopra added, ”If you think he can make runs, and that’s why he has been picked for the India A squad, then play him in the India test team too.What wrong has he done?”
What’s next
The debate around team selections is likely to continue as the England series approaches, with fans and analysts closely watching performances in both the Test squad and the India A team.