The competitors for each single position throughout the Indian cricket staff is fierce. Each single yr, many new faces make their debuts, however solely a handful of them handle to get constant alternatives within the staff. The huge expertise pool that exists in Indian cricket makes it virtually not possible for associations and boards to offer equal possibilities to each single participant. Such was the case with former India all-rounder Gyanendra Pandey, who vanished after simply representing India in two ODIs.
Pandey made his debut for India in opposition to Pakistan in 1999 and solely performed yet one more recreation earlier than being phased out of the staff.
The all-rounder caught selectors’ eyes after choosing up 254 wickets from 199 video games in First-Class and Listing A cricket. In 97 Ranji Trophy matches, Pandey scored 4425 runs and took 148 wickets, proving his value as an all-rounder and incomes a call-up for the 1999 Pepsi Cup tri-series that includes Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
“In 1997, I had put up a very good efficiency. Within the Duleep Trophy last, I scored 44 runs and took three wickets. I had a unprecedented outing within the Deodhar Trophy. The North Zone featured Vikram Rathour, Virender Sehwag and Navjot Sidhu. I took 5 wickets and scored an unbeaten 23. In opposition to West Zone, I scored 89 not out and took 2-3 wickets in opposition to East Zone. In opposition to South Zone, scored 28 or 30 not out and 2-3 wickets,” Pandey informed The Lallantop in an interview.
“Within the Challenger Trophy, I dismissed Robin Singh and Amay Khurasiya. For India A, I took two wickets for 26 runs after which received an India call-up. That was within the yr 1999.”
Pandey rubbed shoulders with stalwarts like Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Mohammed Azharuddin and Virender Sehwag within the dressing room nevertheless it quickly went downhill for him.
Pandey may’ve performed for India once more within the 1999 Take a look at collection in opposition to New Zealand however Jaywant Lele, the then-BCCI secretary, reportedly didn’t approve of his choice.
The anchor revealed that Lele stated, “If Kumble has requested for a break, why not go for Sunil Joshi?”
Pandey was snubbed and he by no means got here again into consideration once more.
“Mr. Lele ought to have thought of what he stated. He ought to have seen my efficiency. He was an umpire as nicely. I get it; it was my fault. I did not know the tips; did not perceive how these factor work. I could not deal with it and therefore, received defamed. Even the media didn’t print my facet of the story. Nobody got here to ask me something. They solely contacted the highest brass,” Pandey stated.
The previous India cricketer now works as a State Financial institution of India PR agent.
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