Published 12:32 IST, September 5th 2023
'I like specialists': Ex-cricketer wants 'forgotten star' to be included in World Cup team
The Indian cricket team's World Cup squad is yet to be announced, and the former Indian opener wants to include a player who is not part of the Asia Cup squad.
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After Monday's rain delay, India beat Nepal by 10 wickets using the Duckworth/Lewis system to advance to the Asia Cup's Super 4 round. India's skipper Rohit Sharma (74 not out) and Shubman Gill (67 not out) scored half-centuries as they chased a DLS revised score of 145 in 23 overs, and they succeeded with 17 balls remaining. In 20.1 overs, India scored 147 runs while losing no wickets. Ahead of their next clash against Pakistan, they are set to announce their provisional squad for the upcoming ICC ODI
World Cup at home starting on, October 5, 2023.
3 things you need to know
- India will face Pakistan on September 5, 2023
- Yuzvendra Chahal has not been included in the Asia Cup squad for India
- Chahal made his last appearance for India in the T20I series, which India lost to West Indies
Aakash Chopra wants Chahal to be part of the Indian team's World Cup squad
Aakash Chopra has voiced his opinion on the decision to select Yuzvendra Chahal over Axar Patel for the Indian World Cup team. On Tuesday, September 5, the 15-person preliminary squad for the forthcoming international competition, slated to take place in India from October 5 to November 19, is expected to be presented. Chahal's inclusion in the World Cup roster is in doubt given that he is not currently a member of the 17-man Indian team competing in the upcoming Asia Cup.
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In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra recognized that it could be difficult for players to make India's World Cup roster if they are not on the Asia Cup team. He emphasises his confidence in Yuzvendra Chahal's capacity to help the team, but he is adamant that the spinner deserves significant consideration.
The 17 that are there, I am not assuming anyone to come from outside, although Yuzi Chahal and Shikhar Dhawan are not there. I feel Yuzi Chahal should be talked about but it's not happening.
Why am I saying that he should be talked about? I love Axar to bits but Jadeja and Axar are similar kinds of left-arm spinners and similar kinds of batters as well, and you will have both of them playing together.
How has Yuzvendra Chahal performed for India in the ODIs?
With 121 wickets in 69 innings and a commendable economy rate of 5.26, Yuzvendra Chahal has a stellar record in One Day Internationals (ODIs). His recent efforts, meanwhile, have not shown his full potential; therefore, Kuldeep Yadav has taken over as the team's main wrist spinner for India. Due to this shift in the team's dynamics, Chahal's position has come under scrutiny, and his current performance will likely have a significant impact on the selectors' decision to include him on India's World Cup squad. He is not part of the Asia Cup but has a chance to play in the upcoming matches against Australia if he is picked by the selectors in India’s last preparation before the WC.
Updated 12:34 IST, September 5th 2023