Parthiv Patel selected for Mohali Test: Twitterati surprised, question BCCI's decision

New Delhi, Nov 23: Senior wicketkeeper batsman Parthiv Patel has been recalled for the third Test match against England in Mohali after Wriddhiman Saha got injured.

India-England series schedule; Photos

31-year-old Patel will be making a comeback into the Indian Test squad after a gap of eight long years.

BCCI medical team has confirmed that Saha developed a strain in his left thigh during the second match of the five match series, played against England at Visakhapatnam.

Saha has been Team India's first choice as wicketkeeper after MS Dhoni retired from Test cricket.

(Parthiv Patel replaces injured Wriddhiman Saha for Mohali Test)

Parthiv Patel's induction into the Test squad surprised several cricket experts and enthusiasts. Some even questioned BCCI's decision of giving chance to a senior player, who will be dropped once Saha is fit.

They felt that the BCCI should have given chance to a youngster who could have been nurtured and groomed as Dhoni's replacement in future.

Here's how Twitterati reacted to Parthiv Patel's Test recall:

Parthiv Patel's roller coaster ride in international cricket continues. Will keep wickets in third Test. Saha has a side strain, ruled out
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 23, 2016

Ayaz Memon

Parthi Patel's roller coaster ride in international cricket.

19-yr-old Rishabh Pant could've been an interesting punt. Has been in gr8 form with bat, tho `keeping skills admittedly take time to develop
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 23, 2016

A youngster should have been picked, felt Memon

Memon felt that the BCCI should have given chance to a youngster who could have been nurtured and groomed as Dhoni's replacement in future.

पार्थिव पटेल को शामिल करना भारतीय क्रिकेट के भविष्य की योजनाओ पर सवालिया निशान, संजू सेमसन या पंथ को शामिल करना सही होता #ParthivPatel
— Shivkant Gautam (@shivkant_gautam) November 23, 2016

Cricket enthusiasts question Parthiv's selection

Some even questioned BCCI's decision of giving chance to a senior player, who will be dropped once Saha is fit.

Parthiv Patel made his Debut 3 years before Dhoni. Watched his whole career unfold. And is around to step in for his replacement. He's 31
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 23, 2016

Twitterati surprised with Parthiv Patel's selection

This is what another sports journalist had to say:

When @parthiv9 made his Test Debut, Kohli was playing Under-14. MSD made his debut after 3 years.

He's back, MSD retired & Kohli is captain
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) November 23, 2016

Twitterati surprised with Parthiv Patel's selection

Parthiv made international debut before MS Dhoni.

No current player from either side (India & England) had played a Test when Parthiv Patel made his Test debut in 2002... https://t.co/k2K23FWW4U
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) November 23, 2016

Twitterati surprised, question BCCI's move

Parthiv Patel made Test debut in 2002 at the age of 17.

Hardik Patel got chance in India team then Urjit Patel became RBI gov. Now Parthiv Patel returns to Team.This is Modi's conspiracy~ Kejriwal
— ओमर अब्दुल्लाह (@abdullah_0mar) November 23, 2016

Parthiv's Test recall: Twitterati shocked!

This is how a cricket enthusiast reacted over Patel's induction.

Why Parthiv Patel?
When you already have Sushant Singh Rajput as Dhoni.. Give him a chance pic.twitter.com/iiRnXNUSOJ
— Enjoy Parmar 🇮🇳 (@enjoy_1992) November 23, 2016

Hilarious tweet on Patel's inclusion in the Test side

This is how a fan reacted on Twitter.

Not easy to come back to test squad after 8 years. Speaks volumes about commitment of Parthiv Patel.Hope he makes the most of it#INDvENG
— Kamesh (@cvkp_) November 23, 2016