Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has failed to secure a spot in India’s 15-man squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. This omission raised eyebrows from cricket enthusiasts and provoked a fiery reaction from fans, who were quick to express their displeasure.
The World Cup squad was announced at a press conference on Tuesday 5 September, in the presence of captain Rohit Sharma and president of the selection committee Ajith Agarkal. Chahal’s absence from the line-up was particularly notable, raising questions about his future with the national team.
Chahal’s absence from the ongoing 2023 Asian Cup had already shown that his chances of a World Cup were fading. His absence from back-to-back major tournaments suggested he may not be in the team’s plans for his next ICC event.
But fans didn’t take this decision lightly. They flooded social media with their disappointment and openly criticized team management for removing Chahal. This isn’t the first time fans have expressed frustration over his absence from an important event. Chahal has already ruled him out of his T20 World Cup squad for 2021.
Here are some reactions:
Chahal regained his place in the squad ahead of the 2022 T20 World Championships, but his lack of tournament playing time has raised further questions about his role within the squad. Chahal’s future in international cricket remains uncertain as the turmoil over the 2023 World Cup squad has subsided.
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