Former India batter Aakash Chopra opined that Ruturaj Gaikwad's omission from India A squad for the upcoming home series against Australia A cannot be called favouritism or bias. "Ruturaj had an average of 38 in the 2024 Duleep Trophy...He has played only four matches in the last two Ranji seasons," he added. Notably, Shreyas Iyer will lead India A squad.