Former Indian cricketer, Ajay Jadeja questioned the selectors for choosing to take Hanuma Vihari in India A squad for their tour of South Africa instead of picking him for the two-match Test series at home against New Zealand. The series against the Kiwis will be commencing on November 25 in Kanpur.

During a chat on Cricbuzz, Ravindra Jadeja said, “Vihari, poor guy. He did well. He has been with Indian cricket for a while, done well. What has he done wrong? Why should he go to India A tour, why can’t he play a Test match at home? Or don’t send him on A tour also. Somebody who has been with the team, now goes to India A tour and a new guy comes in. That’s messing with people’s minds.”

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India A, under the captaincy of Priyank Panchal, will play three 4-day matches in Bloemfontein from November 23 to December 9 before Virat Kohli-led India begin their 3-Test series in South Africa.

Hanuma Vihari’s exclusion from the Test team has been scrutinized by a lot of people as the India batter last played for the senior national team in the heroic draw in Sydney Test. Vihari had battled a hamstring injury to hit a match-saving 23 runs from 161 balls against Australia.

Hanuma Vihari’s exclusion from the Test side raised plenty of eyebrows as he played his last game with the senior national team in the heroic draw in Sydney Test.

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Vihari had battled a hamstring injury to play a match-saving 23 runs from 161 balls against Australia. He missed out on the 4th and final Test at Gabba that India went on to win and script history. Since then, Vihari has not played any international matches. He was part of the Test squad for the England series but did not get a game.