In an interview with Open Heart With RK, ex-BCCI Chief Selector MSK Prasad shed light on the Ambati Rayudu incident and provided details of the selection process. Prasad stated that he is bound by a written agreement with the board and cannot disclose what occurred behind closed doors. He mentioned that the selection committee consists of five selectors, along with the captain who considers the coach's input. The committee meticulously reviews two years of statistics, medical and fitness reports, and finalizes the candidates. Prasad emphasized that the selection process operates without any favoritism or caste politics. Addressing the specific incident involving Ambati Rayudu, Prasad revealed that he personally contacted Rayudu's family members to express the committee's interest in including him in the team. However, Rayudu failed the fitness test and was subsequently sent for training to improve his fitness levels. Prasad clarified that Rayudu did not criticize him personally but expressed dissatisfaction with the selection process. Furthermore, Prasad noted that
