The Hindu

Does Ranji Trophy count? Examining the logic of picking Gurnoor Brar over Auqib Nabi

There is more to selection than plain numbers. With fast bowlers, possessing attributes that supplement the prevailing pace attack is a serious consideration. India hasnt had a genuinely tall quick who can unsettle batters with variable bounce since Ishant Sharmas exit this seems to have worked in the 65 Gurnoors favour, but Nabi may still have the selectors eye