In a move that shocked precisely no one, the Indian cricket selectors have once again displayed their unparalleled knack for ignoring talented players by omitting Sarfaraz Khan from the national squad for the upcoming West Indies tour.

Despite his jaw-dropping performances in the Ranji Trophy, where he single-handedly defied the laws of probability by scoring mountains of runs, Sarfaraz has found himself on the wrong end of the selectors' inexplicable judgment.

One cannot help but marvel at the selectors' uncanny ability to spot potential and then effortlessly dismiss it. It's as if they possess an otherworldly talent for turning a blind eye to brilliance.

Sarfaraz Khan, a name that reverberated across the cricketing landscape during the Ranji Trophy, is now left pondering the eternal question: What exactly does one need to do to grab the selectors' attention in this country?

As Sarfaraz was busy smashing records and defying the conventional notion of batting prowess, the selectors were undoubtedly glued to their televisions, furiously watching reruns of classic Hindi soap operas or perhaps indulging in a riveting game of solitaire. Because, you know, who needs to scout for talent when you have reruns and virtual card games?

One can only imagine the thought process behind the selectors' decision-making. Maybe they flipped a coin and focused on the tails rather than the heads. Or perhaps they took inspiration from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and decided to embrace the famous line, "Jam yesterday and jam tomorrow, but never jam today." Yes, it all makes perfect sense now. Perfectly nonsensical sense that is.

Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion is a bitter pill to swallow for his fans, who have watched him amass runs with almost divine grace.

The young cricketer's performances were nothing short of a masterpiece, a symphony of boundaries and sixes that left even the most seasoned cricket pundits speechless. But who needs dazzling performances when you can have a selectorial panel that thrives on maintaining a firm grip on tradition?

The selectors have once again shown their unwavering commitment to adhering to the tried-and-tested formula of ignoring merit and talent in favour of more obscure criteria. After all, why consider form, consistency, or sheer run-scoring ability when you can scrutinise factors like astrological predictions, lunar phases, or the alignment of the stars? It's a method that has served them well—at least, it has served their personal biases well.

As Sarfaraz Khan laments his continued exclusion from the Indian squad, we can't help but applaud the selectors for their consistency in making perplexing decisions.

It's reassuring to know that some things remain constant in this ever-changing world. The selectors' ability to disregard talent is one such constant, an anchor of stability in an otherwise chaotic cricketing universe.

So, let us raise a glass to the Indian selectors, the unsung heroes of the cricketing world. May they continue to bewilder and confound us with their steadfast commitment to ignoring the blatantly obvious.

And to Sarfaraz Khan, we say: Keep scoring those runs, defying expectations, and reminding us all that talent alone isn't enough to break through the impenetrable walls of selectorial bias.

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