The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to not include Gautam Gambhir in any of the three squads for the upcoming Duleep Trophy has not only baffled many, but has also infuriated the Gambhir fans.
Currently out of the Indian team, Gambhir had led India Blue to the title in the last edition of the Duleep Trophy but has been a surprise omission for the upcoming edition.
What is even more surprising is that Gambhir looked in Team India’s scheme of things after being recalled in the Test team last year. He even pressed his claim for a recall with a strong showing in this year’s Indian Premier League, scoring 425 runs at an impressive average of over 47.
However, the selectors have given the likes of Ambati Rayudu, Ashok Dinda, Manoj Tiwary a chance to revive their India career, the Delhi star has been snubbed. In all possibility, the latest setback is a big indication that Gambhir’s international career is as good as over, and the fans are not pleased with as they took to Twitter to express their disappointment.
Here are some of the reactions:
Why there is no @GautamGambhir in the tournament I think @BCCI you should try in politics I am sure that u will able to elect your PM
— दिव्य (@studios_writer) August 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/FansGambhir/status/902947296681238528
GAUTAM GAMBHIR in duleeptrophy 2016
INNG- 5
RUNS – 356
AVG. – 71.20
50s – 4
Under GG captaincy INDIA blue won duleep trophy bt no selection pic.twitter.com/RZnm6C1BOh— Gautian Pallavi ?? (@mrspallaviyadav) August 30, 2017
why you forgot last year champion captain @GautamGambhir Sir…why you not selected him???
— Shaitadip Bagal?? (@ShaitadipBagal) August 30, 2017
CHAMPIONS NEVER GIVE UP. Gautam Gambhir doesn't know what giving up is. He will fight. You can't stop him. @BCCI @BCCIdomestic pic.twitter.com/00nBb5SMfc
— Team Gautam Gambhir (@gautamgambhir97) August 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/nitishsharma812/status/902924690934587393
Same on ur selectors. Mental!! @BCCI 1st kumble sir and now gambhir. U can't give respect to ur heroes..
— Sunil Mishra (@Mishra10Sunil) August 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/gautimania/status/903119833146941441