India batter Ajinkya Rahane has sparked a major debate with his forthright views on the selection system in Indian cricket, calling for sweeping reforms in how selectors are appointed, particularly at the domestic level. The seasoned cricketer believes that only recently retired first-class players should be entrusted with the responsibility of choosing teams, as they are more likely to understand the modern demands of the game.
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At present, any cricketer with 10 first-class appearances and at least five years since retirement can apply for a state selector's position. However, Rahane feels this model is outdated and needs an urgent rethink.
"Players should not be scared of selectors. I want to talk about selectors, especially in domestic cricket.
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