Ajinkya Rahane And Cheteshwar Pujara Not To Play For India Again? Experienced Duo Set To Miss Duleep Trophy
Pujara and Rahane during India days (X.com)
Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara were the backbone of India's Test series for the majority of the last decade, and played a big role in India's memorable wins in countries like Australia and England. However, things have changed in the last couple of years, and both of them have now been replaced by younger players putting doubts over their India future.
Now, with Men in Blue getting ready for the massive Test season which will see them playing 10 Test matches, the questions over Rahane and Pujara's future have once again popped up with selectors not likely to include them in the Duleep Trophy squads according to the report from Indian Express.
Duleep Trophy is set to start on September 5, and if the reports are to be believed, almost all star players including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are likely to feature in the tournament.
Selectors Looking At Younger Players
It is a clear sign of selectors and BCCI wanting their Test contenders to get much-needed practice ahead of Bangladesh Series and if Rahane and Pujara do not find their place in any of the four squads of the tournament, it is a clear sign that selectors have decided to move on from the experienced duo.
Ajinkya Rahane last played for India in the two-match Test series against West Indies while Cheteshwar Pujara was last seen in Indian colours during WTC final against Australia in June 2023.
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