There is a lot at stake for Team India as they undergo preparations for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. With the series taking place in Australia, the challenges are tougher. Team India has announced their side which has a mix of veteran cricketers and raw talent, who have showcased flair while making their India debut. A couple of young cricketers’ selections have been slammed, as they believe the BCCI took a huge gamble. But Sourav Ganguly has offered a huge take on a star cricketer’s inclusion being criticized.

Sourav Ganguly Brushes Off Concern Over Young Star’s Inclusion For BGT Series & Facing Unfamiliar Tracks

While speaking to Revsportz, Sourav Ganguly clarified his thoughts on Team India keeping Sarfaraz Khan in the main squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While several critics believe that the middle-order batter’s inclusion in such a high-profile Test series is quite early, Ganguly underlined upon handing opportunities to the cricketers before handing out a ruling. He also emphasized that Sarfaraz has scored huge runs in domestic cricket and has earned his spot on the national side.

“You have to give him a chance to know. How can you say anything without giving him an opportunity? Let him fail first. He has scored tons of runs in domestic cricket and has earned his spot in the team. No one has given it to him. So don’t write him off before you have given him a chance. Once you do so, then you will be in a position to judge. I am very clear – you must give him an opportunity to know how good or bad he is. Without doing so, don’t pass judgment on him,” the former Team India skipper said.

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For Sarfaraz Khan and a lot of cricketers who were announced for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it is a do-or-die situation as Team India is on a peculiar stage after losing a Test series against New Zealand at home. Team India needs wins to solidify their position for the World Test Championship Final, and the wins against Australia will help seal the deal. But facing the Pat Cummins-led side on their home turf will be an arduous task, and there is a lot at stake.

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