Twitter users were disappointed about the selection held by Agarkar and called “Mumbai Mafia at work”
Twitter users expressed their disappointment and criticized the Agarkar-led selection committee for what they perceived as biased decision-making, dubbing it as “Mumbai Mafia at work.” The committee’s decision to include Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma in the T20 team for the series against West Indies, while overlooking Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh, sparked the ire of fans and followers.
Many felt that Gaikwad and Singh’s performances warranted their inclusion and accused the selection committee of favoritism. The social media backlash highlighted the passionate nature of cricket fans and their scrutiny of selection processes. The controversy surrounding the selection decisions added an extra layer of anticipation and scrutiny to the upcoming five-match series against West Indies.