With news pouring in, it seems the Indian cricket team will be decided on Monday. There were question marks hovering earlier over team India’s participation in the trophy. But with this news coming in, it is confirmed India will play the coveted ICC Champions Trophy 2017. The team was supposed to be selected by April 25 but it was not and that raised eyebrows. Earlier, the CoA asked BCCI’s Amitabh Choudhary why the team has not been selected.
“It would be appropriate to make all necessary preparations for ensuring that Team India can successfully defend its title in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 which commences on 1st June 2017. You are aware that the squad representing India at the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 was to be submitted by 25th April 2017 but the squad has not even been selected as yet. Please convene a meeting of the selection committee for selecting the squad immediately. The squad can then be submitted to the ICC without prejudice to BCCI’s legal rights,” the CoA wrote in a letter to Choudhary.
“Team India should be provided with a supportive environment to showcase Indian cricket instead of being surrounded with uncertainty and confusion. There has been more than enough negativity surrounding Team India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy and the sooner the same is put to rest the better,” the letter stated.
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BCCI had rejected an additional USD 100 million offer from ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar, refusing to accept the new revenue model. BCCI has also launched the new jersey for the tournament, presented by OPPO.
So, it will be all eyes on Monday to see who makes the cut and who misses out. Nitish Rana, Rishabh Pant and Rahul Tripathi who have played well and deserve a look in. Do not forget Robin Uthappa as well.
