Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has closed the doors of the team for 3 elderly players forever. But, these three players are dreaming of playing in Team India at the age of retirement...

Ajit Agarkar: Every Indian player wants to remain in the Indian cricket team. But, due to poor fitness and increasing age, one has to be dropped. But, there are many players who want to remain in the current team despite all this. But, it became difficult after Ajit Agarkar became the chief selector. Secondly, Gautam Gambhir is a strict head coach. He has slashed players who were not in form. In this article, we are going to tell you about 3 such Indian cricketers who are still dreaming of playing in the Indian team at the age of retirement. 

1. Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian team's senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara Photograph: ( Google Image )

 Indian team's senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has turned 37. But, he has not yet decided to retire. The doors of Team India have closed for him long ago in white ball cricket. However, he was included in the final of WTC 2023 in the year 2023. His bat did not work in this important match. Due to which Ajit Agarkar showed him the way out. But, he had expressed his desire to play in BGT 2024. But, Pujara does not seem to be returning to the team. In such a situation, he has no option left except to retire.  

2. Umesh Yadav

India's fast bowler Umesh Yadav Photograph: ( Google Image )

 India's fast bowler Umesh Yadav has not been a part of Team India for a long time. He has not played any international match for India since 2023. While no franchise bought him in IPL 2024. Recently, Yadav broke his silence and expressed his grief saying that when a player plays more than 150 international matches and does not get opportunities, it hurts a lot. Let us tell you that 37-year-old Umesh Yadav is still dreaming of playing cricket. But, it does not seem possible for him to make a comeback in the Indian team at this time under any circumstances. 

3. Karun Nair 

Karun Nair Photograph: ( Google Image )

 The third and last name in this list is Karun Nair. His current performance has been amazing. He broke all the all-time records in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Nair scored 752 runs at an average of 752. But, he could not be selected in the Champions Trophy, about which the chief selector Ajit Agarkar was also asked, then he said that it is not possible to fit everyone in the team. Let us tell you that Karun Nayak has been wishing to return to Team India for the last 8 years. Let us tell you that Nair has played only eight international matches for India. After that 33-year-old Nair was dropped.