Updated On: 29 February, 2024 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
"But whenever you are free, even if you`re a Rohit Sharma or a Virat Kohli, you should go back and play domestic cricket for the state. That (state) gave you the opportunity to be a player, get selected and then play for the country. Kirti Azad felt that penalising just Ishan and Iyer wasn`t right.

Kirti Azad (Pic: File Pic)
Part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Kirti Azad on Thursday agreed with the Board of Control for Cricket in India`s decision to make cricketers play the Ranji Trophy. He stated that it`s a good move and the rule should be applicable to every India team player, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from BCCI`s central contracts as they ignored the board`s orders to play Ranji Trophy.