'As baffling as it gets': Venkatesh Prasad questions Jalaj Saxena's omission from South Zone squad for Duleep Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad took a dig at selectors after the highest wicket-taker in the recent Ranji Trophy, Jalaj Saxena, wasn’t taken into South Zone’s team for the Duleep Trophy.

Prasad opined that not giving the highest Ranji wicket-taker a chance in the Duleep Trophy defeated the purpose of the tournament.

“Just renders the Ranji Trophy useless..what a shame”, he tweeted.

There are many laughable things happening in Indian cricket. The highest wicket taker in Ranji Trophy not being picked even for the South Zone team is as baffling as it gets. Just renders the Ranji Trophy useless..what a shame https://t.co/pI57RbrI81

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) June 18, 2023

Jalaj took 50 wickets at an economy of 19.26, with six fifers and a best of 8/36, in the Ranji Trophy.

50 wickets at 19.26, six five-fers, best bowling figures of 8/36, Jalaj Saxena has had one fine season