The remarks from Manoj Tiwary come in the backdrop of the India player's modest outing in the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot.
The lack of gametime for all-rounder Nitish Reddy has led to former India cricketer Aakash Chopra raising a question mark on whether the selection committee is aligned with the coaching staff.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has labelled New Zealand's squad for the ODI series as "unrecognisable"
Shubman Gill has demanded a bigger preparatory window from the BCCI amid India's struggles in Test cricket.
Following the recent targeting of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, KKR decided to release Mustafizur Rahman from their squad on Saturday.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra highlighted what he called "hypocrisy" after the fourth Ashes Test match between Australia and England lasted just two days.
Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have already called time on their careers in T20Is and Tests, remaining active only in the ODI format.
The ex-India star picked Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers in his alternate squad for T20 World Cup 2026.
Aakash Chopra believes that Shubman Gill is likely to remain the vice-captain for the T20 World Cup 2026, though he added that Hardik Pandya could also emerge as a viable option.
Aakash Chopra expressed surprise at New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell and England's fiery wicketkeeper-batters Jamie Smith and Jonny Bairstow not finding any takers in the IPL 2026 auction.