Is Yusuf Pathan right about Srikkanth playing favourites with South Indians? Bangalore has its say

The selection of 30 probables for the Champions Trophy yesterday had cricket fans either grinning from ear to ear or hopping mad, depending on where they came from.

The villain of the piece, according to Yusuf Pathan, was national chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth. Yusuf alleged that his brother, Irfan, was a victim of regional bias since Srikkanth chose more South Indians, particularly from Tamil Nadu, while selecting the probables.

His comments sparked off a debate across the country. Comparisons were made with G R Vishwanath's team during his reign as chief selector when South Indians dominated the scene.

We talk to cricket fanatics across the city to see if Bangalore agrees with Yusuf:

Shreyas Narasimhan, 29, BPO employee
I think Irfan Pathan should be included in the team. He's proved himself as an all-rounder time and again. It's wrong to exclude him. Maybe he was having a bad phase. I don't think Krishnachamari Srikkanth chose only Chennai players.

Brothers in arms: The Pathan brothers stand up for each other. Yousuf (top) and Irfan (bottom) How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story SMS-ing can kill you› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT