As the Indian Premier League reaching its climax, the whole country is under its grip. The tournament has given many talented players that can represent Indian in the international arena. These days the selection committee members are seen watching the IPL matches to have a first hand look at these players’ performance. IPL newsonline talks about Selection Committee chairman Dilip Vengsarkar in this regard.
When you were playing, did you imagine a T20 version of the game?
Not at all. Night matches, colored uniform, white ball, these things did not come to a test player’s mind. Since I started playing, a lot has changed in the cricket world. The game is economically sound, due to which there is huge money and glamour involved.
What are the important points in the IPL that you feel will enrich and develop the game?
India has a huge population of first class cricketers. Such domestic players will get international recognition through IPL. On top of that, these will benefit immensely and can work on their game by rubbing shoulders with senior Indian and foreign players.
Who has impressed you the most so far?
There are so many players who have made a distinct identity during IPL. Picking up one amongst them will not give justice to all of them. But there are many who might go on to represent India in the international arena.

IPL has not given time for players to relax. The Indian team also has a busy schedule ahead. Do you think there should be a rotation policy?
We have many options in front of us and IPL has added many more options. We will study every aspect and choose the best team. We have to win big games ahead so that also has to be kept in mind.
In the last Australia series many youngsters had surprised you. Did anyone surprise you in the IPL?
The players who are selected in the national team are selected on pure merit basis. If someone has played good in the domestic cricket, he is given a chance. As the chairman of the selection committee, I will be unbiased. As far as young players are concerned, many have done exceptionally well, while many have failed too. But this is a different kind of cricket; experience will get the best out of him.
Players who have performed well in IPL, will they get a chance in the national team?
I have said earlier also, we will choose the best combination, one that can win us the big matches. Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly’s team could not perform, but they played good innings individually.
Will they get chance to play the Bangladesh series and Asia Cup?
I will not comment.