The Cricket Pod: Rishabh Pant exclusion from India's World Cup squad puzzling

Also in this episode, a discussion on more controversy in the IPL and what is ailing UAE cricket

This week on The Cricket Pod, co-hosts Paul Radley and Chitrabhanu Kadalayil discuss the composition of India's Cricket World Cup squad.

Was Rishabh Pant's exclusion in favour of the more experienced but ageing Dinesh Karthik harsh? What to make of Lokesh Rahul's selection ahead of Ambati Rayudu? And why was Ravindra Jadeja, who eventually got picked, not a shoo-in?

Listen here to find out.

Also in this episode:

The UAE men's team have gone backwards judging by the way they played in Zimbabwe, says Radley.
Is the time now to promote any of the UAE's Under 19 players to the senior side? Radley weighs in.
Are Indian cricket players and fans having a 'fairness' problem? Kadalayil gives you his take.

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