Arshdeep Singh delivered a wicket in his very first over after being brought into India's XI for the third ODI against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday.
The Gautam Gambhir-led team management's treatment of Arshdeep Singh, despite his stellar record in white-ball cricket, remains a mystery.
Team India face a selection headache ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand due to all-rounder Washington Sundar's injury.
Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin questioned the decision to not include Arshdeep Singh in the playing XI for the first ODI encounter against New Zealand in Vadodara.
Coach Gautam Gambhir showed visible frustration in his post-match interactions after India's comprehensive defeat, highlighting the team's inconsistent performance and areas needing improvement.
India A vs South Africa A, 2nd Unofficial ODI: Ruturaj Gaikwad made an unbeaten fifty following Harshit Rana's three-wicket burst as India A crushed South Africa A by nine wickets.
Gautam Gambhir revealed that the most challenging aspect of his role is having conversations with deserving players who don't make the cut for the playing XI
Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, admitted that team selection can be tough on players, but emphasised the importance of testing different combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh and Jitesh Sharma - the three changes made by India for the third T20I - all shone in India's victory.
Washington Sundar struck an unbeaten 49 off 23 deliveries as India won with nine balls to spare to level the five-match series 1-1.