But the previous India selector and participant Sunil Joshi prompted an argument via selecting his 11 which is composed of Suryakumar Yadav rather than Pujara for the primary Test.
Joshi, alternatively, deliberated between the 2 however added that Suryakumar must get the nod, at No.3, forward of Pujara within the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,
“Will India line up like this in the first test? Deliberation between Pujara & Surya, a tough draw between both lefties Kuldeep & Axar. Here’s my XI: R Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Surya (should get first look in), V Kohli, KL Rahul, KS Bharat, R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Kuldeep Y, M Shami, M Siraj,” he tweeted.
Will India line up like this within the first check? Deliberation between Pujara & Surya, a tricky draw between each left… https://t.co/Nex0PkQDLH
– Sunil Joshi | 🇮🇳 সুনিলি জোশি (@SunilJoshi_Spin) 1675729680000
Joshi’s tweet drew complaint from all quarters together with former cricketer Dodda Ganesh who puzzled his “audacity” to exchange Pujara in Test cricket with somebody who’s but to make a debut.
“One of the ex selectors wants Surya to be chosen ahead of Pujara for tests. Let that sink in. I mean, the audacity to even think that one can replace Pujara with someone who’s yet to play a test, boggles my mind. No wonder poor Pujara has been a scapegoat all his life #BGT2023,” Ganesh tweeted.
One of the ex-selectors desires Surya to be selected forward of Pujara for exams. Let that sink in. I imply, the audacity… https://t.co/Ku4gotibKa
Dodda Ganesh | डॉड्ड गानेश (@doddanesha) 1675757947000
@SunilJoshi_Spin Thank God you don’t seem to be a selector anymore
— Sumanth GK (@sumanthgowda186) 1675759757000
@SunilJoshi_Spin Pujara vs Surya is not a debate.I do not imply to be disrespectful.But you must attempt to reinforce yo… https://t.co/xrhTvc8pdL
— Atishay Jain (@Atishayjain1x) 1675750459000
@SunilJoshi_Spin I’ve completely no concept how pujara’s position at the squad is doubtful, particularly over SKY. Entert… https://t.co/oCVs4hVCvS
— El Cid (@sidiyer2650) 1675767424000
@SunilJoshi_Spin Pujara must be one among first title on crew sheet sir. Surya must wait, preferably must be Sarfaraj Khan.
Kapil Gulechha (@kgulechha) 1675730205000