Sanju used Chahal beautifully. Chahal’s performance was decisive and the team reached the final. Despite losing to Gujarat Titans in the final, Chahal became the season’s leading wicket-taker.
Mumbai, First Published Aug 20, 2022, 11:50 AM IST
Mumbai: The exclusion of Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the last T20 World Cup had led to severe criticism. The star’s absence also affected him well. As a result, India was eliminated in the group stage. India lost the first match to Pakistan and then to New Zealand. Chahal is the player who made a grand comeback to the team later.
The recent IPL played a crucial role in his comeback. Royal Challengers Bangalore had dropped the player before the auction. Chahal’s next stop was the Rajasthan Royals under Malayali player Sanju Samson. Sanju used Chahal beautifully. Chahal’s performance was decisive and the team reached the final. Despite losing to Gujarat Titans in the final, Chahal became the season’s leading wicket-taker.
Chahal owes his comeback to two people. One to Sanju and the other to Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Chahal explains the reason for that. Chahal says that Rohit had suggested some things before the IPL. Here is his explanation. “I also spoke to Rohit Sharma before the IPL. Rohit instructed to bowl in powerplay and last overs. I shared this with Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. Sanju accepted the proposal. Later, when I bowled in such conditions, my confidence increased,” said Chahal.
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Chahal is now preparing for the Asia Cup. India’s first match is against Pakistan on 28th of this month. The two are coming face to face after the last T20 World Cup. India lost by ten wickets that day. India is also going to pay for the defeat that day.
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Last Updated Aug 20, 2022, 11:51 AM IST
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