Archive · 25 Oct 2025
MSK Prasad: Selection Decisions Based on Performance, Not Religion
Some people are saying that Sarfaraz Khan was not chosen for the India A team because of his religion.
MSK Prasad, who used to pick the teams, says this is not true.
He says the selectors only pick players based on how well they play, not their religion or background.
A politician made these claims on social media, but Prasad says that's wrong.
He believes there must be a good reason why Sarfaraz was not selected, but it wasn't because of his religion.
MSK Prasad, former chief selector, dismissed claims of religious bias in Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion.
Political controversy arose after a Congress spokesperson suggested bias by the coach.
Prasad stated that player selection is based solely on performance, not community.
The accusations surfaced after Sarfaraz Khan was not selected for the India A team.
India A is set to play against South Africa A.
- Who
- MSK Prasad, Shama Mohamed, Sarfaraz Khan, Gautam Gambhir
- What
- Allegations of religious bias in Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from India A team; MSK Prasad disputes these claims.
- When
- Recent events, after Sarfaraz Khan's non-selection
- Where
- India
- Why
- Controversy surrounding player selection and accusations of bias.
Accusation of Bias
Denial of Bias
Reason for Non-Selection
Accusation of Bias
Suggests religious bias, influenced by the coach.
Denial of Bias
Claims selection is based solely on performance, without regard to religion or community.
- Event
- Controversy over Sarfaraz Khan's India A exclusion
- Key Figure
- MSK Prasad, former chairman of the national selection committee
- Allegations
- Claims of religious bias in Sarfaraz Khan's non-selection
- Accuser
- Shama Mohamed, Congress national spokesperson
- Counter Argument
- Selection based solely on performance
- India A Series
- India A vs South Africa A
