A 17-player roster for the Asia Cup 2023 was unveiled by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) on Monday, August 21. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, and Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, announced to the media that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who have been absent from the team for more than a year, have returned. There were a few other unexpected withdrawals from the roster, though, and they infuriated Indian supporters all around the country.
Here are three unfortunate players who didn’t make the 2023 Asia Cup roster:
1. Yuzvendra Chahal:
The wristspinner, who previously missed out on a spot in the T20 World Cup 2021 roster, has been one of the most unfortunate Indian team members in recent years. In the IPL 2023, Yuzvendra Chahal was in command, taking 21 wickets from 14 games to set a new record for most wickets taken in a single season (187).
Averaging slightly over 26 with the ball and taking 29 wickets from 18 games, the 33-year-old has had a strong year in ODIs since 2021. The Haryana-born bowler, however, was not included in the squad since he once again did not match the team’s lineup.
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