Totally ignored by the selectors, Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir, who were prime members of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning side, on Monday said they were disappointed at being ignored for the team chosen for the World Cup 2015.
Indian selectors have given preference to youngsters while selecting the team at the expense of senior players Yuvraj, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Gambhir, Ashish Nehra and Munaf Patel.
A broken hearted Yuvraj said “It was disappointing not being picked for the World Cup. It’s a decision which you can’t help.”
The left-handed batsman expressed his determination that his main focus is to score the maximum runs for his state side Punjab. He said “At the moment, I am focusing on the Ranji Trophy and putting in my best efforts to make a comeback.”
Opener Gambhir, another left-handed batsman also expressed his dejection for missing the World Cup squad which is going to start on February 14, but emphasized that he still carries the hunger to score runs. He said “I play cricket to score runs and win matches. I am still passionate about winning matches for India, my state team Delhi or any Twenty 20 franchise. Expressing his agony he said “I am disappointed on not being part of the team for this World Cup. We are the defending champions and it is a proud feeling. I definitely would have wanted to be part of this tournament.”