After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced India A squad for the New Zealand collection at dwelling, Saurashtra batter Sheldon Jackson expressed his disappointment because the seasoned campaigner was but once more ignored by the selectors.
Jackson averages 50+ in 79 First Class matches however hasn’t obtained a significant India call-up until now. Apart from not being picked in India A squad, Jackson was additionally ignored by the West Zone for Duleep Trophy.
Two worldwide gamers – Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna – have been named within the 16 member India A squad led by Priyank Panchal. Similarly, veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane was named captain of the West Zone for the Duleep Trophy.
Meanwhile, Jackson – who performs for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the Indian Premier League (IPL), couldn’t management his feelings and mentioned he ought to be picked on the idea of his performances and not age.
“I have a right to believe and dream that if i have performed for 3 continuous season, i may get picked on the basis of my performances not age, tired of hearing this that I’m a good player and performer, but I’m old. I’m 35, not 75 (sic),” tweeted Jackson.
I’ve a proper to imagine and dream that if i’ve carried out for 3 steady season, i’ll get picked on the idea of my performances not age, uninterested in listening to this that im a superb participant and performer however im previous?, im 35 not 75 ??
— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) August 24, 2022
The 35-year-old was in nice kind throughout the recently-concluded Ranji Trophy, amassing 313 runs in 3 matches, together with 4 half-centuries. He has scored over 2000 runs within the final three seasons of home cricket and was rewarded with an IPL debut for KKR earlier this 12 months. However, the wicketkeeper-batter couldn’t actually carry out to his potential within the cash-rich league.
In 9 IPL matches throughout two seasons, Jackson has solely scored 61 runs at a mean of slightly over 10.