Yuzvendra Chahal sums up his painful exclusion from the ODI World Cup 2023 squad
The leg spinner of Indian cricket team Yuzvendra Chahal has continued to be side-lined from the world cup plans of team India. He has been one of the finest performers in white ball cricket over the last few years. In fact, since his debut in 2016, Chahal has had the third most wickets in ODI cricket for team India. In terms of spinners, he is only behind Kuldeep Yadav in the list, yet he must be out on playing for India in three World Cups: the T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022, as well as the 2023 ODI World Cup. Though Chahal was a part of the 2022 World Cup squad, he didn't get to play a single game. The situation now is such that the spinner is 'used to' the selectors' decision.
In a chat, Chahal admitted that he understood only 15 players could make the cut and, hence, accepted the management's decision.
Chahal said, "I understand that only fifteen players can be a part because it's a World Cup, where you can't take 17 or 18. I do feel a little bad, but my motto in life is to move on. I'm used to it now. It's been three World Cups."
He further added that "I don't think too much in that sense [on competing with other spinners in the Indian team', because I know if I perform well, I'll play. Someone else will eventually replace you in the future. That time will come someday."