Once the leading spin duo for India in white-ball cricket, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal find themselves sidelined as the BCCI selectors unveil the squad for the upcoming five-match T20 series against Australia, commencing on November 23.
Despite their past success and the formidable ‘KULCHA’ partnership, the selectors have opted for a different spin combination, including Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar for the series against the reigning World Champions. The exclusion of Kuldeep and Chahal raises questions among fans: Is this a temporary rest for the duo, or have they been dropped from the T20 setup altogether?
With the T20 World Cup scheduled for June 4, 2024, the selectors face the task of identifying the core players for the squad. The absence of ‘KULCHA’ in the T20 series against Australia adds intrigue, leaving supporters curious about the future of this once-potent spin partnership.
For those unfamiliar, Kuldeep and Chahal last shared the field in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2021. Since then, team combinations and the absence of their batting prowess have led to a scenario where only one of the two has featured in the playing XI. The selectors’ decision hints at a potential shift in strategy as India prepares for the upcoming T20 challenges.
