Selections aren’t always about performance - sometimes, it’s about who you know and when you peak.
Coaches and captains often back their “trusted” players, even when others perform better in domestic or IPL circuits.
“Yo-Yo Test” and fitness standards are flexible - they tighten for some, loosen for others depending on the board’s mood.
Players avoid criticizing the system publicly - one wrong word, and their career can quietly disappear.
Sometimes players are picked or promoted because of sponsorship deals, fan following, or broadcaster influence.
Behind the smiles, many cricketers silently struggle with burnout, anxiety, and loneliness - but the topic stays buried under “team spirit.”