New Delhi. The Indian team has been selected for the Asia Cup. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad on Monday, August 21, in the presence of skipper Rohit Sharma. The absence of spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in this team is being discussed a lot. It is believed that the team selected for the Asia Cup is the likely team for the ICC ODI World Cup. In such a situation, it is almost certain that it will be difficult for Chahal to play in the World Cup now.
The Indian team to be selected for the Asia Cup was long awaited. The team, which was selected ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup to be held in India this year, is being considered as a possible team for the tournament. The veterans have also made it clear that with this team, India should advance in the ICC tournament. The absence of 1 name from the Asia Cup squad has troubled many former cricketers. Almost everyone has expressed surprise at the absence of Yuzvendra Chahal’s name in the team.
Out of another team in a month and a half
In fact, the selectors picked the squad for the Asian Games in July itself. The players whose names were included in this team, their hopes of playing in the World Cup are almost over. Asian Games and World Cup will be held nearby. Yuzvendra Chahal was neither named in the Asian Games squad nor named in the Asia Cup squad.
Chahal’s ODI record
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken a total of 121 wickets in 72 ODIs so far. 6 wickets for 42 runs has been his best performance. Chahal has done the wonder of taking 5 wickets in an inning twice in ODIs. He bowls with an economy of 5.26 in ODIs. Talking about T20, Chahal has taken 96 wickets in 80 matches for India.
,
Tags: Asia Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal
First published: August 23, 2023, 05:45 IST