Sarfaraz was ignored for the India A tour of New Zealand [Source: AFP]Former Indian cricketer Dodda Ganesh slammed the BCCI selection panel for ignoring Sarfaraz Khan for the upcoming India A matches against New Zealand. Sarfaraz has been one of the most consistent run-scorers in domestic competition, but he has failed to make a comeback to the international team.He last played for India in the home Test series against the Kiwis in October 2024, and for the last two years, the Mumbaikar has been out of the side despite some outstanding performances.Dodda Ganesh questions Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from India A teamOn Tuesday, the BCCI revealed the India A squad for the away multi-day series against New Zealand, and despite proving his worth in the Ranji Trophy, the Mumbai batter was once again snubbed, and this irked Dodda Ganesh.The former Indian player took to his X account and questioned the BCCI as to why they once again ignored Sarfaraz Khan.Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ @doddaganesha Can’t believe that Sarfaraz Khan isn’t part of the India A squad for the FC matches. Why? Again? "Can’t believe that Sarfaraz Khan isn’t part of the India A squad for the FC matches. Why? Again?"Should BCCI have picked Sarfaraz Khan in India A squad?Players are selected on the basis of performance, and Sarfaraz had that box ticked as he delivered the goods in red-ball cricket and was one of the top run-getters.In the 2025-26 season, the right-handed batter scored 429 runs in just nine innings, with an average of 53.62, including a double century and a half-century.He scored runs on tricky wickets and often bailed his team out of tricky situations. However, that was not enough, as the batter couldn’t make a comeback into the Indian team.ALSO READ222 And Absolute Dominance: Throwback To Sarfaraz Khan’s Unforgettable Irani Cup HeroicsAlso, in 6 Tests that he had played, Sarfaraz scored 371 runs, with an average of 37, including a brilliant century and three fifties.Hence, on the basis of numbers, the middle-order batter should have flown to New Zealand for the multi-day games.Reason why BCCI ignores SarfarazAs talented as Sarfaraz is, the BCCI reportedly has one major issue with the player, and that is his ability to play in overseas conditions.He is an excellent player of spin-bowling, and has scored truckloads of runs against spinners. However, the away conditions (mainly Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand) demand batters to play pace well, and the board has reportedly raised concerns regarding Sarfaraz’s ability to do that.As a result, the board has preferred other players over the Mumbai batter for red-ball matches.ALSO READGautam Gambhir Pens Emotional Note For Ajit Agarkar After BCCI Chief Selector Exit
