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NEWS Cricket World Cup 2007> BCCI condemns Vengsarkar's remarks on Sehwag 04th Mar 2007  10.01 IST By Agencies   The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took strong exception to Dilip Vengsarkar's remark on Virender Shewag `s inclusion in India’s World Cup squad, saying it was not proper for the Chief Selector to make such statements. BCCI also said that such remarks could only lead to fresh controversies ahead of India’s campaign in the mega event in the Caribbean. "The Chairman of the selection Committee should not make such a remark. It creates unnecessary controversy before the World Cup. He should restrain from making such statements", BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla said. Vengsarkar disclosed that out-of-form Sehwag was selected in India’s World Cup squad only because captain Rahul Dravid insisted on his inclusion. The selectors had initially decided to leave out Sehwag but Dravid insisted on having the hard-hitting batsman in the ranks and they eventually agreed, Vengsarkar said. "The team is selected by the five selectors in consultation with the captain and coach. Selection issues should not come out in the open", Shukla said. Asked whether the BCCI would seek an explanation from Vengsarkar, he said, "we have to study what he has said in the interview and then we will see". Also View In-Depth Coverage: Cricket World Cup 2007 Team Page: India Team Page: West Indies

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