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Aakash Chopra questions selectors' decisions on Jadeja and Suthar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:07 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Aakash Chopra questions selectors' decisions on Jadeja and Suthar

Summary

Aakash Chopra has expressed concerns about the absence of Ravindra Jadeja from India's ODI series against New Zealand, beginning November 4. He highlights a discrepancy between management's commitments regarding Jadeja's future and his exclusion in favor of Axar Patel. Additionally, Chopra questions the omission of Manav Suthar from the Test squad, despite his strong debut performance, and calls for transparency from selectors on their choices. India will face New Zealand in five ODIs and two Tests.

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By the Numbers

•Jadeja is left out of India's ODI series against New Zealand.
•Chopra claims management contradicted their earlier statements on Jadeja's role.
•Suthar's exclusion from the Test squad surprises Chopra given his record.
•India's ODI series against New Zealand starts on November 4.
•Selectors are urged to clarify their rationale behind player omissions.

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11:07 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Massive difference between words and actions’: Ex-India cricketer’s blunt take on Ravindra Jadeja’s snub

What they're saying

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Aakash Chopra is voicing his concerns about the absence of Ravindra Jadeja from India's ODI series against New Zealand, suggesting a preference for Axar Patel that contradicts previous commitments made by management regarding Jadeja's future. Additionally, the exclusion of Manav Suthar from the Test squad is puzzling, considering his stellar debut. Chopra advocates for selectors to openly discuss the reasons behind such omissions with players to foster transparency.
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