India’s top leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, did not make the cut for the forthcoming Asia Cup. Many were taken aback by the choice, given Chahal’s previous success.
Even yet, captain Rohit Sharma declared unequivocally that he could not have gone without a fast bowler by not selecting Chahal or R Ashwin.
For example, “We thought about off-spinner Ashwin and Washy (Washington Sundar), but right now you saw Chahal has to miss out and we can’t get him in because we can take only 15 and the only way we could have done that is by dropping a seamer,” Sharma said.
Chahal, though, does not face an impasse. No one is ever turned away. Since Chahal has a wealth of experience with white ball cricket, Sharma has promised to make room for him if necessary.
A mysterious tweet was posted by Chahal a few hours after the final team was chosen.
He is another outstanding performer for India,” top selector Ajit Agarkar said of Chahal, explaining why he was left off the squad. It could be the composition of the squad or the team’s ability to strike a good balance.
When it comes to leg-spin, Chahal is among the best in the world.
The key to Chahal’s bowling is his ability to flip the ball in both directions. He can throw a googly, flipper, or slider, among other pitches. He can also bowl yorkers and slower balls with great precision.
Time will tell if Chahal will be recalled to the India team.
However, he is a skilled bowler with great comeback potential.