BCCI reacts after Rayudu’s sarcastic tweet post selection snub

The sarcasm in Ambati Rayudu spelling out his World Cup plans after a munch-debated selection snub isn’t lost on the BCCI but the governing body Wednesday said it has no plans of sanctioning the batsman.

The Hyderabadi, who was ignored in favour of all-rounderVijay Shankar, Tuesday created a frenzy by tweeting that he plans to buy 3Dglasses to watch the showpiece which begins May 30 in the UK.

   

The 3D reference came a day after chairman of selectors MSKPrasad cited Shankar’s “three-dimensional qualities” to justify his selection.The BCCI brass has taken a note but since it wasn’t a direct criticism of theselection policy, the parent body wants to let it go.

“We have taken note of what Rayudu has tweeted. (But) Let’saccept that emotions are running high at this moment. There is bound to bedisappointment and there needs to be an outlet of expression as long as it’snot out of line,” a senior BCCI said on Wednesday.

“He will need some time to soak in the disappointment andit’s understandable. There is no need for sanctions. Also, he is one of ourstandbys. If any injury happens there is every chance, he would go,” theofficial said.

Rayudu missed out on World Cup berth after three failuresagainst Australia at home last month.

The current selection committee has been largely consistent with its policies but there have been instances in which some players have expressed their disappointment at being snubbed.

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