Asia Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Sanju Samson-Yuzvendra Chahal’s exclusion from India’s squad

The unveiling of India’s squad for the 2023 Asia Cup created ripples of discussion, with one of the focal points being the surprising relegation of Sanju Samson to a backup role. Samson’s recent performances in India’s matches against the West Indies had been a mixture of promise and inconsistency. His contributions in the T20I series were lackluster, and he was given the chance to display his skills in just two out of three ODIs leading up to the announcement.

Sunil Gavaskar, a cricket legend of India, voiced his thoughts on Samson’s situation, suggesting that a more consistent showing in recent games could have secured him a definitive spot in the squad. Gavaskar also delved into the absence of Yuzvendra Chahal from the team, attributing both cases to multifaceted factors rather than mere form.

In an interview with India Today, Gavaskar emphasized the selectors’ challenge in maintaining the team’s equilibrium while considering variables such as fielding prowess and batting capabilities. He pointed out the intriguing example of Kuldeep Yadav, who’s preferred for his batting abilities down the order, as opposed to Chahal. Likewise, Gavaskar underscored Samson’s versatility as an all-rounder, capable of keeping wickets, and acknowledged the possibility of Samson making future appearances for India, considering his relatively young age.

Gavaskar expressed his conviction in the current team’s strength and urged support for the selected players, emphasizing that Samson’s journey was far from over despite the current setback.

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Chahal, who was left out of the squad, chose to respond via a cryptic tweet reminiscent of a message shared by Captain Rohit Sharma back in 2018 when Chahal was omitted from India’s series against England. The tweet read, “Tough one to take, yes. Stay at it. The sun will rise again. We Keep Trying.” The message was met with supportive responses from the cricket community, with fans rallying behind Chahal. One user reassured him, “Don’t Worry Yuzi Bhaiya, the Best Is Yet To Come,” underlining the anticipation for Chahal’s future exploits.

As the cricketing world absorbed these developments, the conversations surrounding Samson’s near-miss and Chahal’s exclusion continued to simmer, underscoring the depth of talent and tough decisions that characterize the world of international cricket.

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