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[Saba Sports News] The Indian cricket team selectors have chosen Ravi Bishnoi over Yuzvendra Chahal for the ongoing T20I series against Australia, a team that recently secured the ICC ODI World Cup title by defeating India in a decisive match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19.
Notably, Chahal was not selected for this World Cup either, with the team management favoring Kuldeep Yadav as their wrist-spinning option. In response to these developments, Chahal turned to social media to share his reflections. His absence from the playing eleven has sparked considerable discussion, leading him to post a subtle, thought-provoking message.
On his social media, he uploaded a photo of himself pointing skyward, accompanied by a caption about resilience and the inner strength of a warrior to persevere amid doubt. The caption read, “To hold it together when everyone else thinks otherwise, that’s the true strength of a warrior.” Despite his exclusion from the national team, Chahal continues to be a key player in T20 cricket, boasting an impressive tally of 96 wickets in 50 matches.
His recent performance in a Vijay Hazare Trophy game for Haryana against Uttarakhand, where he took six wickets for 26 runs in 10 overs, was pivotal in limiting Uttarakhand to 207, enabling a comfortable six-wicket win for Haryana. Chahal expressed his gratitude, stating, “One way or another, work will be rewarded. Happy to contribute to my team and thanks for all your messages. Onto the next one.”
While Chahal’s remarkable domestic form is attracting attention, India’s dramatic last-ball win over Australia in Vizag is also a hot topic. With bowlers under pressure in a high-scoring game, there’s speculation about whether India might reconsider Chahal’s role in future series. Regardless of the team’s decision, the experienced spinner remains positive and focused in both his professional and personal life.