Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Legends question India's selection of players
Two former Indian cricket players, Aakash Chopra and Krishnamachari Srikkanth, are questioning the team's selection of two players, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ayush Badoni.
Chopra thinks Reddy is often picked for the team but doesn't get to play much, and suggests he should focus on smaller games to stay ready.
Srikkanth is critical of Badoni's inclusion, saying he hasn't performed well enough in big games.
Both legends believe the selectors are making decisions that don't make sense.
The team is currently playing against New Zealand, and these players' roles in the team are being discussed.
Former cricketers Aakash Chopra and Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticize India's selection of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ayush Badoni.
Reddy is often picked for the team but rarely plays or is utilized effectively.
Chopra suggests a possible misalignment between selectors and team management regarding Reddy's role.
Srikkanth questions Badoni's inclusion, citing lack of significant performances.
Both players have struggled in recent matches, with Reddy performing poorly in Tests and Badoni not making an impact in the IPL.
- Who
- Aakash Chopra and Krishnamachari Srikkanth
- What
- Criticism of India's selection of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ayush Badoni
- When
- During the ongoing ODI and T20I series against New Zealand
- Where
- India
- Why
- Chopra and Srikkanth believe the selectors are making questionable choices
- Player 1
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Player 2
- Ayush Badoni
- Selector
- Ajit Agarkar
- Critic 1
- Aakash Chopra
- Critic 2
- Krishnamachari Srikkanth
- Recent Series
- ODI and T20I series against New Zealand
- Team
- India
- IPL Team
- Lucknow Super Giants
