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Moments after the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, many fans raised concern over leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's snub from the squad. Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle took to social media to explain the selection criteria and the reason behind the RR spinner.
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While Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul's return brought high spirits, Harsha Bhogle believed that India's four fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna couldn't bat at No.8. Bhogle wrote, "Welcome news that Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are fit enough. I presume they will feel their way back initially and be fully ready by the time the Australia ODIs begin, hence the larger squad. Good to see that all 4 quicks are available. Would have made a huge difference if one of those could have batted at 8."
Many fans claimed that India should have included one more specialist spinner like Yuzvendra Chahal, or Ravi Bishnoi. However, Bhogle explained the criteria behind the selection of just one full-time spinner despite the Sri Lankan conditions.
The commentator stated, "Neither of the four quicks picked, or the two wristies available, are good enough to bat at no 8 which means only one wrist spinner and two of the quicks can play. India have no choice but to play either Axar or Shardul everytime. Makes it very difficult to find room for Chahal."
India's squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Shami, Md. Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
Travelling Reserve: Sanju Samson
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