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Parthiv Patel Reveals Shocking Insult from National Selector
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Moneycontrol•09-10-2026, 12:25
Parthiv Patel Reveals Shocking Insult from National Selector
- •Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel shared an incident where a national selector discouraged him by telling him to focus on business instead of cricket because he was 27-28 years old and a Gujarati.
- •Parthiv challenged the selector by promising to make a successful comeback to the national team within two years.
- •Despite scoring heavily in the domestic circuit, Parthiv struggled to secure a permanent spot in the Indian team as he was competing for the backup wicketkeeper role behind MS Dhoni.
- •Parthiv set an Indian record by scoring 500 runs across five consecutive innings in First-Class cricket during his quest for a recall.
Key Questions Answered
When Parthiv Patel inquired about his prospects in 2011 after consistently scoring heavily, a selector from the West Zone advised him that he was 27-28 years old and a Gujarati, suggesting he should consider doing some business instead.
Parthiv Patel scored 500 runs across five consecutive innings in First-Class cricket, setting an Indian record that no other batter in India had achieved at the time.
Parthiv Patel clarified that he was never in competition with MS Dhoni due to Dhoni's stature, captaincy, and performance level; instead, the competition was solely for the second wicketkeeper's slot.
