India Squad WTC Final: The Selection Committee has named the Indian squad for the upcoming WTC Finals. While there were quite a few surprising changes, the consistent overlooking of the BCCI for Sarfaraz Khan after his Ranji Trophy exploits. On the other hand, with Shreyas Iyer out with his injury, Ajinkya Rahane made a shocking return to the team after his recent destructive form in IPL 2023. Follow WTC 2023 Final Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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The omission of Sarfaraz Khan has baffled the Indian cricket fans yet again. On the other hand, the sudden emergency into form by Ajinkya Rahane has prompted the selection committee to add his name into the list. Fans however expressed their displeasure to see Sarfaraz’s name not on the list.
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Sarfaraz has been a prolific run getter in the domestic format and him amassing runs in the Ranji Trophy saw him getting 3 centuries in the 2022-23 version of the Ranji Trophy. With Shreyas Iyer missing the tournament, a position opened in the middle order which could be filled.
Ajinkya Rahane found his form in IPL 2023 when he was picked by Chennai Super Kings. He bagged 209 runs in 5 innings with a healthy average of 52.25 and a strike rate of 199.
Let us check some of the reaction from the Fans:-
Sarfaraz Khan is the player missing from WTC. @BCCI have selected “finished” Rahane over the player who’s struggling to get selected despite form and talent.
I hope Rahane gets duck in both innings, so we will hopefully never see him again. #WTCFinal2023 #Cricket— Aayushman Soni (@aayushmansonii) April 25, 2023
At this point, I'm convinced Sarfaraz Khan doesn't make it to the Indian Squad only becoz he is a "Khan". Don't tell me, Shami/Siraj are there,they sustain their spots with their stupendous performances. New entry into the fold is a whole different politics. #WTCFinal2023
— Arvindh Santhosham (@YaaruDaHindu) April 25, 2023
https://twitter.com/Criclunatic/status/1650784238957125632
sarfaraz khan deserves a test spot! i'm sure he'll make it soon after #wtcfinal
— Bhavesh Rao (@bhaveshsrao) April 25, 2023
After failures in IPL, people are praising selectors for not picking Sarfaraz Khan in Tests.
After success in IPL, people are expecting selectors to pick Ajinkya Rahane in Tests again.
Cricket Twitter is real entertainer.
— Aakash Rathore (@RathoreAakash45) April 25, 2023
India’s Test squad WTC final: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.
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