Rahane’s omission after scoring 4 consecutive ODI fifties is not understandable, says Gavaskar

INDIA GREAT Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the selection committee for excluding Ajinkya Rahane from the upcoming T20 series against Australia. 

Gavaskar reckoned that it is difficult for him to comprehend that a batsman who racked four consecutive ODI fifties in being rested. Speaking to NDTV, he said,

“Rahane’s omission is not understandable. He just scored four consecutive fifties (in the ODI series) – why is he not in the (T20I) team? Now, KL Rahul is a fine batsman. But he did not play a single game in the five one-dayers. So why is he in the (T20I) team and not Rahane who scored four half-centuries. Some reason has to be given by the selection committee to say that Rahul is such a better player than Rahane in the one-day game, in the T20 format.”

Earlier, while speaking about the team selection, Rahane had maintained that he respects the decision of the selection committee. 

“Yes, so much cricket we play, the team management, selectors take a decision and we respect it. Speaking about competition, it is necessary and it helps you to give your best performance. Whoever gets a chance does well for the team. I have always enjoyed the competition (among players).”

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