Kris Srikkanth questions Vipraj Nigam Asian Games selection

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth has slammed the selection committee for including all-rounder Vipraj Nigam in India's squad for the Asian Games 2026 as a replacement for injured spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. The 35-year-old suffered an injury during the first T20I against Afghanistan and was ruled out of the remaining matches and the upcoming Asian Games.

Nigam scored 142 runs at a strike rate of 180 and claimed 11 wickets in 14 matches during his debut IPL season for Delhi Capitals in 2025. His form dipped in 2026 when he featured in only five games, scoring 15 runs and taking two wickets.

Srikkanth also questioned the continued omission of Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar despite their match-winning domestic performances. He said age cannot be the only decider and questioned whether younger players have pushed the veterans out through performances.