Close Menu
  • CRICKET
    • TRENDING
    • OPINION
    • News
  • IPL
    • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
    • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
    • Mumbai Indians (MI)
    • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
The Cricket Lounge
  • CRICKET
    • TRENDING
    • OPINION
    • News
  • IPL
    • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
    • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
    • Mumbai Indians (MI)
    • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
The Cricket Lounge
OPINION

World Cup 2015: 5 Major Talking Points From India’s World Cup Squad

Unnati MadanBy Unnati Madan06/01/2015Updated:09/02/2023No Comments2 Mins Read

Every other news in India took the backseat when Sanjay Patel, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. From speculations about Yuvraj Singh’s selection to outrage on Stuart Binny’s inclusion, the day was full of ups and downs.

But now, the final fifteen have been announced and these players will defend India’s glory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. The Cricket Lounge’s Ashirbad Hazarika takes a look at 5 biggest talking points from the selection meeting that finalized India’s 15-man squad.

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Duncan Fletcher were part of the selection process. They joined the selectors from Australia over video conference. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced his retirement from Test cricket, but when it comes to ODI cricket, he is still the boss of Indian cricket, at least on the field.

2. Yuvraj Singh vs Ravindra Jadeja: This was the most debated selection. On one hand was the man in form and the Man of the 2011 World Cup and on the other hand there was Jadeja recuperating from injury. What probably saved Jadeja was the physio Nitin Patel’s report on Jadeja’s recovery.

“Jadeja, at present, is undergoing a rehabilitation program. He is doing wonderfully well. Today, we had a detailed discussion with the physiotherapist of the BCCI and we are quite hopeful that, within next ten days, he will be fit,” said Sanjay Patel.

3. Ambati Rayudu vs Robin Uthappa: There was a debate over the selection of Rayudu or Uthappa as the second wicket-keeper batsman. Eventually Rayudu was preferred due to his performances against Sri Lanka.

4. Murali Vijay vs Shikhar Dhawan: Due to Vijay’s good form and Dhawan’s poor form this selection was also highly debated. But eventually what went against Vijay was the fact that he played only 13 matches compared to Dhawan’s 49.

5. India have 11 players who are playing the World Cup for the first time. Probably the most inexperienced in terms of big tournament temperament if compared to the major cricket playing nations.

***

By Ashirbad Hazarika

Follow on Google News Follow on Flipboard
Previous ArticleWorld Cup 2015: 14 Lesser Known Facts About Axar Patel
Next Article World Cup 2015: No Place for Umar Gul and Kamran Akmal in Pakistan’s WC squad
Unnati Madan
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram

Unnati is a passionate cricket writer with a deep love and understanding of the game. As a female cricket writer, she brings a unique perspective to the sport, having had to overcome various challenges to pursue her passion for cricket. She has an experience of more than 5 years in the field of cricket writing.

Related Posts

ENG vs IND 2025 Karun Nair vs Sai Sudarshan: Who Should Bat At Number Three?

21/07/2025

ENG vs IND 2025: 3 Big Reasons Why Anshul Kamboj Should Play Old Trafford Test

20/07/2025

IND vs ENG: Old Trafford Pitch Conditions And Historical Records For India

17/07/2025

IND vs ENG: ⁠India’s Probable Playing XI And Selection Dilemmas For The Fourth Test

17/07/2025

ENG vs IND: 2 Reasons Why Arshdeep Singh Should Play The Second Test

30/06/2025

IND vs ENG: 3 Indian Players Who Could Be Dropped If They Struggle in the England Series

29/06/2025
Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Important Pages
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Information About The Publication
Important Links
  • Rss Feed
  • Sitemap
  • Google News
Important Links
  • Rss Feed
  • Sitemap
  • Google News

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.