‘Bhai IPL me macha dena’ – Fans rally in support as Yuzvendra Chahal posts cryptic tweet following T20I series snub

Yuzvendra Chahal’s omission from India’s squad for the five-match T20I series against Australia surprised many. Concerns were also raised from many quarters whether the veteran spinner would ever be a part of the Indian team. Despite being a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and impressive for India in T20Is, it is unfortunate to see Yuzi in this situation.

He was not selected for India’s 2023 Asia Cup and subsequent ODI World Cup. Although the leg-spinner expressed his disappointment at not being a part of three World Cups, he realised the team’s need and decided to focus more on his game. However, the latest snub has left the 32-year-old frustrated as youngsters fill the squad.

After the Indian Cricket Board announced the 15-member squad for the home series against Australia led by Suryakumar Yadav, Chahal took to his X handle to share a cryptic reaction. He didn’t say a word but responded with a smile and it instantly went viral. Looks like Chahal hasn’t moved on from it, as a day after India’s 2-wicket win, he posted another cryptic tweet that showed his clear disappointment.

The Haryana-born cricketer posted a photo of him pointing towards the sky and also had a quote which read: “To hold it together when everyone else thinks otherwise, that’s the true strength of a warrior.”

Is Chahal out of plans for 2024 T20 World Cup?

With the governing body of Indian cricket picking up a young squad for the series against Australia, it could be a sign that senior players including Chahal are not going to be part of the 2024 T20I World Cup. Apart from Chahal, Sanju Samson is also not a part of the ongoing 20-over series.

With 96 wickets from 50 T20Is, Chahal still remains the highest wicket-taker for India in the shortest format. He also holds the record for the most number of wickets in IPL. Meanwhile, on Thursday, he took a six-wicket haul in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Haryana against Uttarakhand. His sensational figures of 6/26 in 10 overs, helped bowl out the opposition for just 207. Chahal’s side cruised to a comfortable win with six wickets in hand and was adjudged Player of the Match.

Here’s how fans reacted to Yuzvendra Chahal’s cryptic tweet after snub from T20I series: 

https://twitter.com/WorldHallOfFun/status/1727972661224210462

https://twitter.com/FollowBhi_Karlo/status/1727978216143360092

https://twitter.com/ASmartCivilian/status/1727998296981987415