India, Nov. 25 -- Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched another sharp critique of India's selection policies, this time targeting young cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy, questioning his place in the national side and dismissing the notion that he is an international-level all-rounder.

Speaking on his YouTube show Cheeky Cheeka alongside his son Anirudha, Srikkanth reacted strongly when Nitish's name was mentioned during a discussion on India's squad balance.

"Who calls Nitish Reddy an all-rounder?" Srikkanth said in his trademark blunt style. "Can anyone see his bowling and say he is an all-rounder? He hit a hundred at the MCG, yes - but what has he done after that? One swallow doesn't make a summe...