Sarfaraz Khan, India’s most consistent domestic run-scorer, remains ignored despite 863 Ranji runs last season, a Test century, and remarkable fitness transformation. His exclusion from the India A squad for South Africa exposes BCCI’s continued selection bias and raises serious questions about meritocracy in Indian cricket
The Sports Governance Bill 2025’s original draft brought all sports bodies under RTI, including BCCI. A last-minute change limits RTI to those taking government funds, exempting BCCI. Critics say this undermines transparency, defies court recommendations, and shields cricket’s powerful private body from public scrutiny despite its national role
Amit Shah’s son, Jay Shah, rises to BCCI secretary and India’s ICC representative, sparking debate over political influence in cricket. Sourav Ganguly’s presidency faces scrutiny amid revenue disputes with the ICC. Critics question merit, experience, and the BJP’s growing sway over the sport’s most powerful body.