Rajkot, Feb. 14 -- Former Indian all-rounder Karsan Ghavri, who coached Saurashtra to two Ranji Trophy titles, on Wednesday questioned the decision to drop veteran middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara from home series against England, saying that the batter is in great form and the team needs senior players in Test cricket.

Pujara's last assignment for India was the ICC World Test Championship final in the UK, which India lost. The veteran batter was disappointed with the bat in the match and has not featured in Test cricket since then. He was ignored for the series against West Indies and South Africa away from home and then the home series against England as well.

Talking to ANI at the inauguration of re-christened Saurashtra Cricket...