CRICKET | September 27,2025
He was dropped because of low scores made in England. Selectors wanted players to perform well, so instead, they took Devdutt Padikkal.
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He was a backup opener, but the team didn't feel the need to carry extra openers for the home series. He was released to play domestic cricket.
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He wasn't included as the selectors felt that another pace-cum-bowling option was not required for spinner-friendly home conditions.
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The fast bowler was rested for injury concerns and also because home pitches, as usual, favoured spinners rather than pacers.
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The left-arm youngster was left out with a view to favouring guys who had some experience of Indian home conditions as pacemen.
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He was, after his debut, sent back to domestic cricket for the purpose of developing his skills further and enhancing his confidence.
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He was unavailable due to injury. He is still recovering from the fractured foot he suffered during the England Test series.
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