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Why Yuzvendra Chahal Missed India's 2023 World Cup Squad
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News18•16-10-2026, 15:03
Why Yuzvendra Chahal Missed India's 2023 World Cup Squad
- •Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that captain Rohit Sharma gave him complete clarity over his omission from India's 2023 World Cup squad.
- •Rohit explained that the team management wanted batting depth up to number eight and was looking to include an extra pacer.
- •Chahal last played an ODI in January 2023 and was also overlooked for several T20 World Cup tournaments despite his impressive record in T20Is.
- •The spinner admitted he felt worse about missing out in 2021 compared to 2022 when he was part of the squad but did not get a game.
Key Questions Answered
Then-captain Rohit Sharma informed Yuzvendra Chahal that the team management wanted batting depth down to number eight and was looking for an extra pacer, leaving no room for Chahal in the 2023 World Cup squad.
Despite his attacking prowess in T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahal did not feature in a single game during the T20 World Cup, as the team management stuck with specific match combinations.
After being left out of the World Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal stopped overthinking his selection, went into the IPL 2024 season to enjoy the game without extra pressure, and performed well.
