‘I’m used to it now’ – Yuzvendra Chahal opens up after 2023 ODI World Cup snub
Yuzvendra Chahal (Source: Twitter)
India’s ace wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently got candid and talked about his exclusion from the ODI World Cup 2023 squad. He elaborated on his decision to play county cricket. Chahal expressed his desire to play cricket as the reason to play county cricket. Moreover, he discussed that he understands how only 15 people can play for India at a time.
Chahal was further asked if he feels the need to compete against the other spinners in the team like Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. To this, he believes that the main goal of the players should be to make the team win instead of thinking about individual performances and roles.
Yuzvendra Chahal talked about his absence from the Indian team and playing county cricket. He 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.”
Yuzvendra Chahal on missing ODI World Cup 2023 and competing with other spinners
“That’s why I came here [at Kent] to play because I want to play cricket somewhere, somehow. I’m getting a chance here with a red ball, and I seriously want to play red ball for India. So it was a good experience for me. I spoke to the coaches too, and they’re happy I’m playing somewhere, because you can practice as much in the nets, but match is match. I am getting to play at a very good level here – first division, County – learning a lot here”, he added.
While talking about competing with other spinners in the Indian team, he said, “I don’t think too much in that sense because I know if I perform well, I’ll play. Someone or the other will eventually replace you in the future. That time will come someday. The main goal is that India should win, because this is not an individual game. If I am part of the team or not, they are like my brothers. Obviously, I support India [team]. I like the challenge: it tells me I need to work hard so that I come back.”
