da pinnacle： Former players and selectors react to Sourav Ganguly’s exclusion
Cricinfo staff24-Feb-2006
Sourav Ganguly – Victim of a conspiracy? © AFP
“Circumstantial evidence shows that Bengal is not getting proper treatment. If they (the selectors) have dropped him now, then why did they include him in the Indian squad for Pakistan? Where is the logic?”
“Please spare me. I am terribly upset and am not in a position to comment. All I can say it was totally unexpected.”
“The selectors are claiming that they want to look forward. Then why why have they taken Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman? I don’t understand whether they are looking forward or backward. His experience to the Indian middle order. They are maintaining double standards towards Sourav Ganguly.”
“It’s a shocking news. It seems a conspiracy, especially when Yuvraj Singh is not in the team”
“I was sure that he (Ganguly) will be in the squad. How can they ignore his experience?”
“Ganguly’s return may seem possible but is highly improbable.”
“I think it was coming and the decision has made it clear that the selectors have already made their mind to keep Sourav out. If they are talking about the future by infusing young blood, then why single out only Sourav? Since Yuvraj was ruled out, Sourav should have made the squad and I cannot blame the selectors alone for the decision, I think it’s also the management’s move to shut the door on the former skipper. It seems Sourav’s fate is quite clear.”
“This is a good forward-looking move. And if Saurav is not picked now, definitely there is a still slimmer chance for him in the future.”