Left arm seamer Ashish Nehra said coach Greg Chappell was right to give youngsters an opportunity to prove themselves but senior players who have been left out of the team should be given priority if they consistently prove their fitness and form.
Nehra said he did not see any ulterior motive on anyone's part in Baroda pacer Zaheer Khan or any other "senior player" being kept out of the Indian team.
"Chappell has come in and has tried out a few youngsters. It is not that he wants anything bad for Indian cricket," Nehra said.
"He wants good players to come in and be given an opportunity. Nobody is permanent in the team. Senior bowlers like Zaheer Khan, if they do well, should be picked. If not now, later", Nehrasaid.
"There is nothing personal with Zaheer. I don't think anyone has a problem with Zaheer. If he is fit and picks wickets, he will be back."