The Duleep Trophy starts with questions about its relevance after changes affect who participates in team selection. Multiple outlets report that national selectors have been removed from the process, prompting criticism and renewed scrutiny of how squads are chosen.
Delhi opener Sanat Sangwan is cited in coverage as an example of the controversy. He is reportedly benched despite strong performances in the Ranji Trophy, raising concerns about transparency and selection criteria. Former selectors argue their involvement is needed to ensure more balanced opportunities for players and to reduce the influence of non-sporting factors.
The overall reporting presents the same core facts: the selection-process change, the unexpected omission of Sangwan, and the dispute over whether former selectors should have an ongoing role. While outlets describe the tournament’s significance as being “questioned,” they frame the debate primarily through the lens of player selection fairness rather than offering differing assessments of the tournament’s cricketing value.
