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Former Indian cricketer and commentator, Aakash Chopra, has raised questions about Ajinkya Rahane’s inclusion in India’s Test squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia, and the exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav. In a tweet, Chopra said, “Happy for Rahane. But how does the SKY inclusion-exclusion make sense? Select kyon kiya…kar liya toh ek match ke baad drop kyon kiya? (Why was he selected? If he was selected, why was he dropped after just one match?)”.
Here’s Aakash Chopra’s tweet:
Happy for Rahane. But how does the SKY inclusion-exclusion make sense?? Select kyon kiya…kar liya toh ek match ke baad drop kyon kiya?
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 25, 2023
Chopra’s criticism may stem from Rahane’s recent form in international cricket. Rahane has struggled to score runs consistently and was dropped from the team after the tour of South Africa. However, Rahane’s recent domestic form has been impressive, and he has also performed well in the ongoing IPL.
Chopra’s tweet also questions the exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav, who has been one of India’s best performers in the recent past. Yadav played a crucial role in India’s series win against England earlier this year, and his exclusion from the squad has raised eyebrows.
Chopra’s comments are not new, as he has been critical of India’s team selection in the past. However, his views are taken seriously by fans and experts alike, as he is known for his astute analysis and unbiased opinions.
India’s team selection for the World Test Championship final has been the subject of much debate, with several players missing out due to injuries. The absence of key players such as Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant has forced the selectors to recall Rahane, who was dropped from the team earlier this year.
Chopra’s tweet has highlighted the uncertainty surrounding India’s team selection for the World Test Championship final. While Rahane’s recent form may have earned him a place in the squad, his inconsistent performances in international cricket cannot be ignored. Similarly, the exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav has raised questions, and it remains to be seen how India’s batting lineup will fare against a formidable Australian bowling attack. With the WTC final being a one-off match, the team selection assumes even greater importance, and India’s selectors will be hoping that their decisions pay off on the big day.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Aakash Chopra’s SKY vs Rahane debate:
They are playing to win the world cup, not to make careers, so rahane is in form, he has to be in and bring us the cup, what matters to the captain and coach is cup for india, not individual careers Aakash!
— Akshay Shah – Founder CEO, iWebTechno | GenZDealZ (@AkshayiWeb) April 25, 2023
Sky t20 performances was the base to include him in the tests… right???
Now , rahane is playing well on top of that he has experience in over seas conditions .. justifies rahane’s place in place of sky… that was so simple a logic to understand for a cricket expert if you are…— Karthik (@Karthik_tonu) April 25, 2023
Horses for courses? With a Big WTC final overseas and unavailability of Iyer favours Rahane's position in the team more than anything else. Just like the talks of KL playing ahead of Bharat as a keeper. How long does this go is not known. But you go with the best.
— cric-engineer (@R1tE5hJ) April 25, 2023
Need better analyst to understand this. Select Kiya usko as we anticipated playing on turning tracks and Aus was going to come with 2-3 spinners this time around and Sky was hence best bet n be game changer like Pant with attacking cricket vs Spin.Shreyas was always first choice!
— Mandar Sathe (@mandarsathe2000) April 25, 2023
Abe ek b test khela hai isne England ke pitches mai, chacha faltu ka expert na bana kro Experience is better for Final as Iyer is not their.
— Ramesh (@PahaariRoots) April 25, 2023
Sir, I think the same way SKY entered into the Test line up. While most of our top order batsmen failed, Rahane became the scapegoat & they dropped him. He’s the BGT winning captain & deserve to play that WTC final. Simple. If SKY fast tracked into Test using T20. Why not Rahane?
— john bright (@johnbright24) April 25, 2023
Agar Sky ko add kar lete to sabse pahli ungli aapne hi uthani thi ! That's for sure !
Surya ko overseas Conditions main Final Main lene ka jaukhim koi nhi uthayega !— Manish Mudgil (@immudgil) April 25, 2023
Bro…. That's for single match and not for whole series….
We can't take any chance by experimenting on players… And should back out test specialist
— Ritesh (@confused_maru) April 25, 2023
bhai vo one day me chl nhi pa rha, test me kaise chalega. usko dot ball khelna hi nhi aata h
— Aditya Tiwari (@TheGeekyB0y) April 25, 2023