India’s leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, has once again been overlooked by the BCCI. After the 33-year-old was left out of the recent Zimbabwe tour of India, the highest wicket-taker for the Indian cricket team in T20Is has also not been selected for the IND vs SL series. Not just in ODI but he is also snubbed in the T20Is.
This omission may signal the end of Chahal’s international career, as he might not be considered in the BCCI’s plans.
No spot in the playing XI at the World Cup
After a remarkable performance in IPL 2024, Chahal was selected for the recent T20 World Cup, marking his comeback in the blue jersey. Unfortunately, he did not get a chance to play a single match in the tournament.
Later, the players who did not get a chance in the World Cup were given opportunities in the IND vs ZIM T20I series, including reserves like Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan and Rinku Singh, who all played the 5-match series in Harare. However, Yuzvendra Chahal was ignored in the selection, and Ravi Bishnoi was chosen for the tour instead.
Kuldeep and Bishnoi over Chahal
The BCCI has not included Yuzvendra Chahal in recent ODI and T20I plans; instead, they opted for Kuldeep Yadav. India is also focusing on nurturing young talents like Ravi Bishnoi for major events.
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It has been almost a year since Yuzi donned the Indian jersey. His last match for India was in a T20I against the West Indies at Lauderhill on August 13, 2023.
Chahal’s record
Since making his debut in 2016, Chahal has been India’s top wicket-taker in T20Is. He has taken 96 wickets in 80 matches with an economy rate of 8.19. In ODIs, he has played 72 matches, taking 121 wickets with an economy rate of 5.26.
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