“If he won’t even play Ranji Trophy, there is no reference available for any team to even remotely think of him. Even for national selectors to reconsider him, he needs to play. Had he got an IPL deal, he might have skipped,” the official said. Meanwhile, India U-19 captain Yash Dhull is likely to open alongside Dhruv Shorey in the opening game. “He is ready to open. He is in form and it is best that he is given an opportunity when he is doing well. There is little point in selecting him and not playing him,” the source added.

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