Indian spin wizard Yuzvendra Chahal was spotted at the Wankhede Stadium during the high octane clash between India and Sri Lanka. He was seen supporting the Men in Blue. Chahal who was supposed to be a crucial member of the side during the 2023 World Cup is ironically watching the match from the stands rather than being on the field.Â
Chahal at the Stadium
Yuzvendra Chahal was dropped from the Indian cricket team’s squad for the 2023 World Cup due to the team’s selection strategy. The selectors decided to opt for other spinners, including Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel, who were considered more suitable for the World Cup. The balance of the team and the presence of wrist spinners influenced this decision, as accommodating two wrist spinners in the squad was deemed challenging. Chahal had struggled to find a spot in the limited-overs team, and his limited appearances in ODIs this year may have contributed to his omission.
In a highly anticipated match of the 2023 World Cup, India takes on Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sri Lanka wins the toss and chooses to field, aiming to put early pressure on the formidable Indian batting lineup.
The match begins with the excitement of Rohit Sharma’s homecoming as the Indian captain, but it isn’t an eventful one for him. He opens his account with a boundary but is dismissed for just 4 runs off 2 deliveries, giving Sri Lanka an early breakthrough. However, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill come to the rescue, with both batters getting reprieves thanks to some fielding lapses by the Sri Lankans.
The two batsmen find their groove after the early jitters and manage to complete their respective half-centuries. Their partnership takes India beyond the 100-run mark in the 17th over, providing stability to the innings.
India has been on a dominant winning streak throughout the tournament, securing victories against strong opponents like Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. With six wins from six matches and 12 points, they are the only unbeaten team in the World Cup, making them the favorites to secure a spot in the semifinals.
While India seems unstoppable in the tournament, Sri Lanka, although mathematically still in contention, faces an uphill battle. They need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other results to progress to the semifinals. The match at Wankhede Stadium promises to be a thrilling contest with both teams looking to make their mark in the World Cup.
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