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‘Performances in domestic cricket will always be rewarded’ – WV Raman on India’s selection policy

The former Tamil Nadu coach outlines the selection criteria and discusses the off-spinner gap left by Ashwin's retirement.

By Vishal Jagtap · Cric Tracker

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:03 PM

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WV Raman explained that domestic selection for India depends on specific squad gaps and role requirements.
Raman stated that domestic performers are only picked if their skill set matches what the national team lacks.
The former coach refrained from publicly naming specific players who should be selected for the national team.

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Former Indian cricketer WV Raman explained how India selects players from domestic cricket, emphasizing that specific squad requirements drive decisions. Speaking to CricTracker, Raman noted that while strong domestic performances are consistently rewarded, selectors prioritize players capable of fulfilling specific roles currently lacking in the national side.

Raman cited India's search for an off-spinner following Ravichandran Ashwin's international retirement in December 2024 as an example. He stated that sustained domestic excellence in an area where the national team has an identified void makes a player a primary candidate for selection.

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‘Performances in domestic cricket will always be rewarded’ – WV Raman on India’s selection policy

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