“Lollypop De Diya Bande Ko” – Harbhajan Singh Reacts To Yuzvendra Chahal’s Absence From T20I Squad – Yuzvendra Chahal, the acclaimed leg-spinner, has grabbed attention once more with his eagerly awaited comeback to India’s One-Day International (ODI) squad. After getting ignored from significant tournaments like the Asia Cup and the World Cup, Chahal’s selection for the upcoming series against South Africa has generated excitement among cricket fans.
Chahal’s return to the national team is a testament to his dedicated efforts. Despite not being included in the T20I series against Australia and not making the cut for the ICC World Cup 2023, he didn’t loose hope and showcased his abilities in domestic cricket. His impressive six-wicket haul in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand underlined his enduring skills and served as a compelling reminder of his capabilities to the national selectors.
Harbhajan Singh Reacts To Yuzvendra Chahal’s Absence From T20I Squad
Meanwhile, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh recently discussed the omission of Yuzvendra Chahal from the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa.
Harbhajan highlighted that despite Chahal’s strong performances in T20Is, he has once again been overlooked. Nevertheless, he expressed satisfaction at seeing the leg-spinner’s return to the ODI side. In a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan said:
“There is no Yuzvendra Chahal in T20 format. You kept him in ODIs but not T20Is. Lollyop de diya bande ko (They gave him lollypop).”
“Aap jo format me acha karte hain wo nahi khilayenge baki ka format khilayenge (We won’t take in the format where you do well but will take for other formats). Ye mere samajh se pare hain (It’s beyond my understanding),” he added.
Harbhajan believes that the selection committee should have engaged in a discussion with the senior players before finalizing the Test squad. He said:
“South Africa tour is not easy. It’s tough for batters,” Harbhajan Singh said. “There you won’t have Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. Youth are indeed getting opportunities. It’s a good thing. But I don’t think that selectors had a chat with Rahane, Pujara, or Umesh Yadav because whenever Yadav has played in Tests, he has performed.”
He added: “I think the road is tough for a comeback (for these three players),” the cricketer-turned-commentator continued. “However, they have served Indian cricket, and are renowned cricketers. The board should have had a chat with them. They should have been informed why they are not picked and what is a possible path for them in their careers.”
