The exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from the India A squad has sparked widespread backlash on social media, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and national selector Ajit Agarkar facing criticism on platform X.

Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed alleged that Gambhir exhibited religious bias in the selection process for the India A team, which is set to play against the visiting South African side in Bengaluru during October–November.

The India A squad, announced on Tuesday, has come under scrutiny following the omission of Sarfaraz Khan — a move that has drawn criticism and reignited debate over the perceived unfair treatment of one of domestic cricket’s most consistent performers.

The decision has also raised doubts over whether the Mumbai batter is even in contention for a spot in the

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