Amit Bhandari, the former cricketer, is a member of the cricket players’ selection commission. The selection process for the cricketers under 23 had been going on in Delhi. A youngster, who was disappointed with the selection process, attacked the selection committee member Amit Bhandari with the help of rowdies. After a complaint, the police took immediate action and arrested the attackers. ​

Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag raised their voice against this attack. Sehwag posted on his Twitter, “The attack on Delhi selector Amit Bhandari for not picking a player is a new low and I am hopeful that stringent action will be taken against the culprit and adequate measures will be taken to avoid such incidents.” Yuvraj posted, “Absolutely agree with Viru ! This kind of inhuman act can never be tolerated. Strict action needs be taken against all the culprits involved ,wishing Amit Bhandari a speedy recovery.”