BCCI responds to Kumble8217;s 8216;timing8217; comments

Seniors like Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman have been left out of the squad for the tri-series, also involving Australia and Sri Lanka, leading to criticism that it might affect the trio8217;s morale ahead of the fourth and final Test against Australia.

8220;The selection is not in their hands. I have gone through it, it8217;s not ideal but that8217;s the way it is. It8217;s a bit disappointing,8221; Kumble said on the eve of the Test on Wednesday.

8220;It8217;s not easy on senior players. Having said that, we would keep our focus on this Test,8221; the veteran leg-spinner added.

Shukla said team selection was done taking into account the availability of selectors.

8220;The convener of the selection committee Niranjan Shah decides the dates of the selection committee meeting taking into account the availability of the selectors,8221; he explained.

However, Shukla promised to take note of Kumble8217;s comments.

8220;This has been the practice all along. We will definitely take note of the captain8217;s views on this matter,8221; he said.