India has used 24 different players in Test cricket in the past year under Gambhir — yet the playing XI remains anything but settled. In this breakdown, we dive into the selection chaos that has left several talented cricketers without a secure spot. Karun Nair comes in only to be dropped again, Sai Sudharsan still doesn’t have a guaranteed place, Sarfaraz Khan continues to be sidelined, and Abhimanyu Easwaran hasn’t even been given a real chance.
Former CSK player Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, on The Long Innings Podcast, captures this insecurity perfectly. He explains how tough it is for young and domestic players to feel secure in the system — and how the overflowing pool of Indian talent makes breaking in even harder.
He also shares insights on what selectors scout for, his personal IPL journey, and what today’s cricketers must do to survive.
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