{
  "id": 15103082,
  "title": "'Very unfair': Ashwin blasts selector for Jaiswal snub in NZ ODIs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/very-unfair-ashwin-blasts-selector-for-jaiswal-snub-in-nz-odis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T02:51:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/very-unfair-r-ashwin-vents-out-frustration-after-india-leave-yashasvi-jaiswal-out-of-new-zealand-odis/articleshow/135006222.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has harshly criticized the BCCI selection committee for omitting Yashasvi Jaiswal from the ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series. Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, deemed the decision \"unfair and unfortunate,\" arguing that Jaiswal deserved a chance in the final two ODIs, particularly given Shubman Gill's absence from those matches. The young batter had not played international cricket for nearly four months, despite consistently scoring runs across formats prior to his layoff. Ashwin emphasized that missing out on international cricket could impact Jaiswal's confidence and development. He suggested that the selectors should have spoken directly to Jaiswal about the decision, giving him the opportunity to decide whether he was ready. Ashwin acknowledged the importance of preparing for Test cricket but questioned why that should come at the expense of ODI opportunities. He reiterated that Jaiswal is a \"precious talent\" and urged the selectors and team management to take responsibility for supporting the young player and helping him regain his rhythm.",
  "summary": "Ravichandran Ashwin criticised the BCCI for excluding Yashasvi Jaiswal from India’s ODI squad against New Zealand, calling the decision \"unfair and unfortunate\". He believes Jaiswal deserved an opportunity in the final two matches while Shubman Gill rests. Ashwin warned that limited game time could damage Jaiswal’s confidence and urged selectors to support the talented batter ahead of next year’s…",
  "key_points": [
    "BCCI selectors snub Yashasvi Jaiswal for NZ ODI series",
    "Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes unfair decision on YouTube",
    "Ashwin urges selectors to support young talent's confidence"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing Test cricket preparation over limited-overs opportunities risks stalling the momentum and confidence of emerging talents like Jaiswal during critical developmental stages of their international careers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}