
Former chief selector Sandeep Patil stated that legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Zaheer Khan know why they were phased out of the team.
Patil headed the selection committee during the 2012 to 2016 transition phase following India's 2011 ODI World Cup victory.
He emphasized that the selection panel prioritized the future of Indian cricket over personal relationships and friendships with players.