#3. Paras Dogra, Puducherry
Paras Dogra (Source: Twitter)
Despite his phenomenal performances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Puducherry’s seasoned right-hand batter, Paras Dogra, finds himself excluded from the Indian team. At 39 years old, Dogra has showcased his cricketing prowess, amassing 230 runs in 11 innings, which includes a noteworthy half-century against the formidable Jammu and Kashmir side.
His remarkable consistency extends to the previous edition, where he scored an impressive 444 runs, including a stellar 159-run knock against Kerala. Despite these stellar achievements, Dogra’s exclusion from the national squad prompts contemplation on the factors influencing team selection and raises questions about the recognition of outstanding domestic performers at the highest level.
