Young Indian Cricketers Miss Out On ODI Squad Despite Strong Form

Squad Selection Debate

Former player Yuvraj Singh has expressed concern over young players missing out on the Indian ODI squad for the series against New Zealand. According to myKhel tamil, Yuvraj Singh stated that denying spots in the 50-over team to young, aggressive batters like Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Ishan Kishan is unfair to their talent.

Record Partnership

During the third T20 match against New Zealand, the opening pair of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma set a world record by scoring 118 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma scored a century in just 35 balls, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made his debut earlier this year, scored 45 runs from 19 balls as an opening batter.

Squad Competition

Yuvraj Singh noted that the current ODI team already has legendary players like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, making it hard for others to find a place. However, he expressed hope that these young players will soon receive calls for the ODI team based on their performances, adding that Abhishek Sharma's success comes from his hard work. The five-match ODI series between the two teams starts on November 4, following the T20 series.

Context

Selecting teams when senior players are active often creates tough choices for selectors in cricket. Young players frequently have to wait for opportunities in the longer 50-over format until slots open up.