Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questioned the BCCI selectors over Auqib Nabi Dar's omission from India's Test squad for Sri Lanka, saying, "I honestly don't have any logical answer." Despite the pacer's outstanding Ranji Trophy season and impressive India A performances, Pathan asked, "Why didn't you reward Auqib?" and questioned, "What signal are we sending to domestic cricketers?"