Harbhajan Singh, the former Indian spinner, has expressed his frustration over the omission of Rajat Patidar from India's latest T20I squad, despite Patidar's outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, England, and the Asian Games, with notable changes including Shreyas Iyer taking over as captain from Suryakumar Yadav. Patidar, who scored 501 runs in IPL 2026 with a remarkable strike rate close to 200, has been a standout performer and led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first IPL title in 2025. His leadership and batting prowess have raised questions about the selection criteria, as Harbhajan pointed out on social media, asking what more Patidar needs to do to earn a place in the national team. The squad for the T20I series features several young talents, including 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has received his first senior call-up, highlighting a shift towards incorporating younger players in the national setup.