South Africa Announces ODI World Cup 2023 Squad: Quinton de Kock To Retire After TournamentTeam India's highly anticipated squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 has been revealed, and it has sparked a wave of emotions among cricket enthusiasts. Captain Rohit Sharma, alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, unveiled the squad, which bore a striking resemblance to the Asia Cup team. However, the most significant talking points were the omissions of wicket-keeper-batsman Sanju Samson and leg-spin maestro Yuzvendra Chahal. In this article, we delve into the reactions of fans as they express their despair and disappointment over these exclusions.
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Sanju Samson's Missed Opportunity
Sanju Samson, who was named as a travelling reserve for the ongoing Asia Cup, had hopes high for his inclusion in the World Cup squad. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed as his name was conspicuously absent from the list. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment, emphasizing the significance of experience in a World Cup.
Chahal's Exclusion Raises Eyebrows
Yuzvendra Chahal, a proven match-winner with his spin wizardry, also found himself on the sidelines for the ODI World Cup. Fans voiced their concern about his absence, believing that Chahal's skillset was a valuable asset that shouldn't have been left out.
Suryakumar Yadav's Inclusion Sparks Debate
While some fans lamented the exclusions of Samson and Chahal, the inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav raised eyebrows. Yadav's ODI performance statistics were brought into question, as fans pointed out his relatively modest averages, which contrasted with the omission of players like Chahal and Samson.
Support and Encouragement for Samson
@surya_14kumar
Bro, you know you are an undeserving pick in the world cup squad. Give a reason and quit from the squad. Or else you will be the most hated cricketer. People will pray for your failure. You have no merit to make the squad.#SanjuSamson #Suryakumaryadav pic.twitter.com/R87QB1ot4I— rex (@vkohli18__) September 5, 2023
#SanjuSamson be like pic.twitter.com/vxZTDYD82O
— ______ _____ (@Sumit49824083) September 5, 2023
#WorldCup2023 #SanjuSamson#Shikhardhawan
No SS (Super Stars) in world cup squad for India. Shikhar Dhawan is a key player during this kind of tournaments and Sanju always deliver. pic.twitter.com/7Hw7v2i0kN
— WalterBlack (@Samosaholic) September 5, 2023
I am excited for WorldCup2023 but without SanjuSamson __. #SanjuSamson #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/0yG5jWiQMS
— Mohd Parvez Alam (@parvez10212) September 5, 2023
Yuzvendra chahal and Shikhar dhawan __ should have been there pic.twitter.com/7Dgu1zPw7o
— Ayush Singh (@Ayush_Singh8) September 5, 2023
OFFICIAL: No Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sanju Samson, and Yuzvendra Chahal in India's World Cup 2023 squad.#HORI7ON #ICCWorldCup2023 #heatwave #BeyDay #WorldCup #WorldCup2023 #IndianCricketTeam #BREAKING_NEWS pic.twitter.com/G7NZxcxkda
— Nagesh Munde (@NageshMunde007) September 5, 2023
Harbhajan Singh On Not Selecting Yuzvendra Chahal In world Cup 2023 squad #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/GR32rVLD4U
— Cricket Rising (@CricRising) September 5, 2023
Hope Yuzvendra Chahal will come back strong _#WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/O58NJQNm66
— Cricket Anari (@cricketanari) September 5, 2023
Despite the disappointment, many fans rallied behind Sanju Samson, encouraging him to continue proving his worth. Fans reminded Samson that his potential and unique skills could still shine in the future.
The Composition of Team India
Captain Rohit Sharma leads the batting unit, which includes stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav. The all-rounders, featuring Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Shardul Thakur, provide depth to the batting lineup. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and supported by Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, promises to be formidable. Kuldeep Yadav takes the lead as the spin option.
