Remarks by Vengsarkar on Viru's inclusion
Remark by Dilip Vengsarkar, the chairman of selectors, regarding Virender Sehwag's inclusion in India's World Cup squad. Vengsarkar in his interview to a news channel on Saturday as saying that the out-of-form Sehwag was selected only because of the insistence Rahul Dravid, the Indian captain .He admitted Sehwag did not feature in the initial scheme of things due to his prolonged run-drought but enjoyed backing from some quarters in the team. "It was a bit of gamble and hop it works in our favour ... but I think he has done extremely well in the past. Besides, he has won a lot of matches for India. We are hoping that he would do well in the World Cup."On Irfan he has no issues, it seems he said that the team needs the like of these two players and importantly all-rounders(Irfan) that help them bring back the glory of 1983.
Reacting sharply to this "It is not right to comment on team selection now," said Ratnakar Shetty, the chief administrative officer of the board. "I wish Vengsarkar had refrained from making such comments at a time when the team had already left for the event. The Code of Conduct applies to everybody, players and selectors.", it only creates unnecessary controversy before the Cup.
Reacting sharply to this "It is not right to comment on team selection now," said Ratnakar Shetty, the chief administrative officer of the board. "I wish Vengsarkar had refrained from making such comments at a time when the team had already left for the event. The Code of Conduct applies to everybody, players and selectors.", it only creates unnecessary controversy before the Cup.
