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SL v IND 2024: Fans Outrage After Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson Miss Out as BCCI Names India Squads for Sri Lanka Tour
On July 18, 2024, the BCCI announced the Indian squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, set to feature three ODIs and three T20Is starting July 27. However, the announcement sparked significant backlash on social media due to notable omissions.
Key Squad Announcements
ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were included, with Rohit set to captain. Shreyas Iyer returned to the ODI team, and Rishabh Pant was named in both squads.
T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav was named captain, taking over from Hardik Pandya. Shubman Gill was appointed vice-captain for both formats.
Notable Omissions: Fans quickly noticed the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma from both squads. Sanju Samson was included in the T20I squad but left out of the ODIs.
Fan Reactions
The omission of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma from both squads, along with Sanju Samson's exclusion from the ODI team, led to a severe backlash from fans. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and demand explanations for the selections.
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