On Wednesday, January 4, a meeting was called to pick the Delhi U-25 team. However, Sidana walked out, refusing to sign the squad sheet, unhappy with the way the meeting was conducted.
Speaking to PTI over his decision to walk out, Sidana said:
Sidana, who has represented Punjab in 30 first-class, 33 List A, and 22 T20 matches, alleged that Khoda did not watch any of the U-25 trial games. He claimed:
Khoda, however, refused to share his side of the story and replied that he would prefer not to speak on the controversy. The former cricketer commented:
The 48-year-old represented India in a couple of ODIs back in 1998. He is also a former national selector.
Delhi head coach also under the scanner over choice of opener in Ranji clash against Saurashtra
The walkout is not the only controversy to hit the DDCA. Delhi head coach Abhay Sharma’s role is also under the scanner after middle-order batter Ayush Badoni was promoted to open on Ranji Trophy debut on a damp track against Saurashtra.
Delhi’s specialist openers Vaibhav Sharma and Salil Malhotra are in the team hotel. As per BCCI’s rule, more than 15 players cannot be present in the dressing room.
Delhi were bundled out for 133 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot. Jaydev Unadkat claimed a career-best 8/39, including a first-over hat-trick, which is a record in the domestic competition.
Asked about the decision to open with Badoni on a damp track, despite the presence of two specialist openers, Khoda replied:
Saurashtra are in a dominant position against Delhi in their Ranji Trophy match. They ended Day 2 at 503/6, having built up a first-innings lead of 370 runs.
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