Yuzvendra Chahal visits Bageshwar Dham for divine blessings after Asia Cup snub - WATCH

Indian cricket team leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal faced a disappointing snub from the Indian cricket team for the Asia Cup 2023. Chahal is also not part of Team India's probable squad for the ODI World Cup 2023. Chahal was part of the Indian team for the West Indies tour but didn't perform well and took five wickets from 5 T20Is. 

3 things you need to know 

• Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading Indian wicket-taker in T20I format
• Chahal won the purple cap award for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2023 
• Yuzvendra Chahal didn't play a single match in the T20 World Cup 2023 despite being part of the squad

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Yuzvendra Chahal meets Bageshwar Dham Sarkar after Team India snub 

After being snubbed from the Indian cricket team, leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal met Bageshwar Dham Sarkar aka Dhirendra Shastri, in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. Chahal shared the video on his official 'X' handle and wrote, "Jai Sita Ram". 

Jai Sita Ram 🙏🏻 https://t.co/ycFFiRKbGC

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) September 2, 2023

The Indian cricket team selection committee has picked wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav above Yuzvendra Chahal due to his consistent performance in international cricket off late. Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are the other two spin-bowling all-rounders. 

Will dropping Yuzvendra Chahal hurt Team India in the ODI World Cup? 

The Indian cricket team will begin their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The ground is famous for its slow pitch and spinners play a big role at the venue. The Indian cricket team will also play in spin-friendly venues like Lucknow and Kolkata.

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With Yuzvendra Chahal out of contention for selection in the ODI World Cup squad, the decision might hurt the Indian cricket team in the most awaited 50-over ICC event. The Indian team shall need one more main spinner in the 2023 ODI World Cup as spin is majorly seen dominating in the Indian conditions. The Indian cricket team will be aiming to bring the ODI World Cup back home after a span of 12 years and also end their 12 year old drought of not winning an ICC title.