Vijay Merchant to Ajit Agarkar: The Evolution of Team India's Selection Process | Cricket Unfiltered
How has Team India's selection process evolved over the decades? In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz explore the changing philosophy
How has Team India's selection process evolved over the decades? In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz explore the changing philosophy behind Indian cricket selection—from the days of Vijay Merchant and the old five-zonal selector system to the modern era under Ajit Agarkar. Drawing on memorable stories from Indian cricket history, Rajdeep explains how regional politics, selection compromises and captaincy controversies once shaped the national team.
Nikhil, meanwhile, argues that today's selectors are more willing to take difficult decisions, even when it involves some of India's biggest names. The conversation also examines the ongoing debate surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, discussing whether India's senior players deserve clearer communication about their future and what the selection committee's approach means for the road to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Full podcast India Today Podcast Spotify Apple Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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