Yuvraj Singh, the iconic Indian all-rounder, has weighed in on the exclusion of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from India’s squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
Chahal, who has picked up 141 wickets in 72 ODIs for India, was overlooked for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, and the decision has raised eyebrows. Well, 2011 World Cup winner Yuvraj said that overlooking Chahal for the tournament could be a big mistake for the Indian team.
However, the former Indian all-rounder said that Kuldeep Yadav is doing a fantastic job for the Men in Blue, but Chahal could have been dangerous on turns and slower wickets during the CWC 2023.
Yuvraj Singh was quoted as saying by The Week: “Leaving out Yuzvendra Chahal could be a mistake, could be a worry. At least could have kept him in the squad. A leg-spinner is someone who will always take wickets for you.”
He added, “Kuldeep Yadav is doing fantastic. But Chahal could have been dangerous on turning tracks and slower wickets. Hardik giving you the balance of a third seamer, you could have picked Yuzvendra Chahal.”
Yuvraj signed off by saying, “Jasprit Bumrah coming back is good because there was something missing in that department. I had some concerns before the Asia Cup due to injuries. Winning the Asia Cup does not guarantee that you will win the World Cup. However, it shows that India is in good form.”
(With The Week/India Today Inputs)
