'It will happen to everyone': Sourav Ganguly presents thoughts on the complete omission of stalwarts

BCCI has announced the respective squads for the T20, ODI, and Test series for the upcoming South Africa tour. While the voices about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's absence from the white ball formats have been resounding, aside from them two other stalwarts have been completely omitted from the tour. Sourav Ganguly has paid heed to the subject and has backed the decision of the board.

3 things you need to know

• BCCI announced the squad for the upcoming South Africa tour
• All three formats have been rendered with different squads
• Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are only added to the Test squad

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Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara written off from the South Africa tour

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara have long served Indian cricket, but the poor run of form and at the same time the new talent knocking on the doors has seemingly promulgated the BCCI to look past them. Pujara and Rahane are not included in the Test squad that will tour South Africa shortly, and following that, speculations are rife about whether the enthusiasts have already seen the last of the duo in international cricket.

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Sourav Ganguly presents his opinion on Pujara and Rahane

The former BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, likely carries this notion as well and has expressed his gratification to both Pujara and Rahane for what they have done for Team India.

"At some point of time you have to play new talents. It happens, there is enormous talent in India and the team has to progress. Pujara and Rahane had enormous success for India, sport doesn't remain with you forever," Ganguly said at an event in Kolkata.

"You cannot be there forever, it will happen to everyone. I must thank them what they have done for Indian cricket and selectors want fresh faces, so that's the way it is." Ganguly added.