MSK Prasad insisted on Monday that as chairman of selectors he did take some powerful selections, even in opposition to the “legends of the game” throughout his almost four-year tenure within the “interest of the future of Indian cricket”.
Prasad, a former India wicketkeeper, was requested whether or not it was a tricky part throughout his tenure to take care of former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s retirement.
“During the course of your journey as a selector, you will have to take some tough decisions even against the legends of the game in the interest of the future of Indian cricket,” mentioned Prasad, whose tenure resulted in March.
“Identifying the right successor is the most important job of a selector. You have to be dispassionate as a selector and can’t be emotional about taking tough decisions. And the reason for having a selection committee is to create successors. There can’t be another Dhoni or Sachin [Tendulkar] as they are very unique and their contribution is invaluable and no one can question that,” Prasad advised cricket.com
On whether or not he felt disillusioned that his contribution will not be appreciated even supposing the staff taking part in within the World Test Championship (WTC) closing has gamers largely chosen throughout his, and the earlier choice committee’s tenures, Prasad pointed to the outcomes.
“You need to do what you are supposed to do. Our deeds are there to see. If seven superstars of the Indian team don’t play in an important match, seven youngsters step in their place [the 2020-21 Australia tour] from India A and win you the game, it is a big compliment for our hard work. Whether people believe it and speak about it or not is immaterial as long as results are there to see,” he mentioned.
Prasad mentioned he was delighted to see the India staff make it to the WTC closing, primarily based on the efficiency of the final two years when a number of children got the chance to play for the nation.
“There are no two ways about it. The amount of satisfaction and happiness you get from this. From the selection point of view, we did our best. We played our little part in helping this Indian team play the final of the World Test championship. This team thoroughly deserves it since they have been number one for the last four years. Now, I can’t wait to watch the final,” he mentioned.
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