Yuzvendra Chahal, a well-known spinner in Indian cricket, has not been included in India’s squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The decision to exclude Chahal has raised questions among cricket fans, and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar shed some light on this during a recent press conference.
Ajit Agarkar explained that the selection committee had a tough choice to make between two talented wrist spinners, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. Ultimately, they opted for Kuldeep Yadav because of his impressive performances in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in recent times.
Here is the list of players who have made it to India’s 15-member squad for the 2023 World Cup:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
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Chahal’s exclusion from the squad was a difficult decision for the selectors, but they ultimately went with Kuldeep Yadav due to his recent strong performances in ODI matches. This decision showcases the tough competition and depth of talent in Indian cricket, making it challenging to select the final team for such a prestigious tournament as the Cricket World Cup. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how the chosen players perform in the upcoming tournament on home soil.