Harbhajan Singh Questions Yuzvendra Chahal’s Omission from ODI World Cup Squad

In the lead-up to the ODI World Cup 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the much-anticipated squad, captained by Rohit Sharma. However, one glaring omission that has sparked considerable discussion is the absence of star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the roster. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has raised eyebrows with his views on this surprising omission.

Yuzvendra Chahal, renowned for his white-ball prowess and exceptional performances in franchise cricket, was conspicuously left out of India’s World Cup squad. Harbhajan Singh, no stranger to international cricket himself, expressed bewilderment at this decision. He mused that there seem to be no plausible cricketing reasons for Chahal’s omission, suggesting that perhaps there were off-field issues at play.

“Yuzvendra Chahal should have been here. He has not been given an opportunity. It is beyond my understanding. Either he has fought with someone or he has said something to someone, I don’t know. If we talk only about skill, his name should have been there in this team because a lot of Team India players are resting,” remarked Harbhajan Singh in an interview with OnManorama.

Harbhajan talks about Chahal

Harbhajan Singh also turned his attention to the upcoming three-match ODI series between India and Australia. He emphasized the need for Team India to be on their guard, considering Australia’s formidable batting lineup, which boasts several talented hitters.

“Australia were playing against South Africa, and India were playing against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup. Australia is a different team. You will have to be at your best to beat Australia because they have decent batting until No. 7 or No. 8 and they have solid hitters,” warned Harbhajan Singh.

As cricket enthusiasts ponder the reasoning behind Yuzvendra Chahal’s omission, Harbhajan Singh’s remarks have added intrigue to the situation. With the World Cup on the horizon, fans and pundits alike eagerly await developments that may shed light on this unexpected decision.

In the ever-evolving world of cricket, surprises are commonplace, and Chahal’s absence from the World Cup squad has become one of the most debated topics as the cricketing world gears up for this prestigious tournament.

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