Gambhir, Prasad engage in heated exchange over Rayudu”s WC omission

TIL Desk Sports/ Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir and former chairman of selectors M.S.K. Prasad were involved in a heated exchange during Star Sports” show Cricket Connected over the omission of Ambati Rayudu from India”s squad for 2019 World Cup.

All-rounder Vijay Shankar was given the nod ahead of middle-order specialist Rayudu by the then selection committee, led by Prasad. Shankar was also referred to as a three-dimensional player when asked about his inclusion in the team.

Before moving on to Rayudu”s topic, Gambhir also spoke about the lack of communication on behalf of selectors when a player gets dropped from the team. Citing examples of himself, Karun Nair, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, the former India opener took aim at Prasad.

“When I was dropped after the 1st Test against England in 2016, there was no communication. You look at Karun Nair who has said there is no clarity given to him. You look at Yuvraj Singh… you look at Suresh Raina,” Gambhir said during the show.