Sunil Gavaskar analyses India’s Asia Cup Squad 2023

The veteran Indian batsman and former captain Sunil Gavaskar recently opined about the Indian cricket team’s squad selection for the upcoming Continental tournament, the Asia Cup 2023. Sunil Gavaskar discussed why Kuldeep Yadav was picked up ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal in the squad. 

During the chat with India Today, Gavaskar discussed the importance of balance in the team and answered the questions of the fans about the exclusion of Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal. According to Gavaskar, Sanju Samson and Chahal would have been in the squad had they consistently scored runs and picked up wickets. He also discussed how Kuldeep Yadav got an edge over Chahal with his bat. 

Gavaskar highlighted that Sanju’s young age will lend him a good spot in the Indian cricket team in the future and certainly, this might not be his last World Cup, when asked about Sanju Samson’s role in the Indian cricket team. 

Sunil Gavaskar on Kuldeep Yadav’s selection in Asia Cup ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal 

“Well, clearly, if Sanju Samson had got more runs, then he would have been certainly in the team, so will Chahal. But sometimes you’re looking at the balance of the team. Maybe, you can say that Kuldeep Yadav is a handy batter down the order, so maybe that’s why he gets the nod ahead of Chahal. Also, he brings a left-hand variety,” said Sunil Gavaskar. 

“I do believe Sanju Samson is only 28, so you can’t say this is gonna be his last World Cup. There is plenty of time for him to get into the Indian team,” added Sunil Gavaskar. 

When asked about Tilak Varma’s performance in India’s tour of Ireland, Sunil Gavaskar talked about his impressive capabilities, and that having a few failures, doesn’t make much of a difference. 

“Very good because the man has done enough in the matches that he’s played, he’s shown what he’s capable of. Yes, against Ireland, a couple of failures don’t matter,” concluded Sunil Gavaskar while talking about Tilak Varma.