The Indian selectors sprung quite a few surprises when they announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against England. While Virat Kohli’s was heavily tipped to be named as the new skipper of the Indian team, the selectors’ decision to include the experienced Yuvraj Singh and Shikhar Dhawan have surprised the fans.
Well, no one can question Yuvraj’s selection who has scored 672 runs in 5 matches in this year’s Ranji Trophy. The southpaw has also been recalled for the T20 team.
Speaking about Yuvraj’s selection, chief selector MSK Prasad said:“You should appreciate the way Yuvraj has played in domestic cricket. He’s scored a double hundred and got a 180 on a Lahli wicket. He’s done extremely well in domestic cricket and has been given the due chances.”
Meanwhile, Ashish Nehra has made a comeback to the T20 team while Rishabh Pant was also rewarded for a good domestic season by getting a call for the T20 team.
Let us see how the Twitterati reacted to the team selection:
Big thumbs up to experience, track record and fitness in the selection of @YUVSTRONG12, @ImRaina and Ashish Nehra.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 6, 2017
Yuvraj Singh makes a comeback in both ODI and T20 even life push him to the corner he always finds a way to comeback.. Yuvi under Kohli ?
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/Fukkard/status/817324236171833344
https://twitter.com/khelmahavir/status/817328637427019777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/Mikendar84/status/817328265706827776
Earlier Mamta Di said Advani should lead the BJP and now Ashish Nehra got selected in Indian team. LK Advani feeling goosebumps today.
— sunil the cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 6, 2017
Indian cricket Team selection proves
'Hope never dies untill you are alive'.#YuvrajSingh #AshishNehra #SureshRaina returns.— Meenakshi Joshi ?? (@IMinakshiJoshi) January 6, 2017
This isn't the first time. Virat has been doing this since 2014 @imVkohli?THANK YOU CAPTAIN for always believing in @YUVSTRONG12
— Naseer (@BeingYuvNaseer) January 6, 2017
Delighted for Rishabh Pant…another one from our stable ?? #SonnetCricketClub
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 6, 2017
Heartening to see the selectors rewarding Rishabh Pant given his performances! Deserves a call up! #INDvENG
— Mayukh Bhattacharya (@mayukh77) January 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/Madan_Chikna/status/817330556342009857
Everytime when people said Yuvi is done, he fights and make a comeback. Too stubborn… isn't it?? Hope this time hez here to stay☺ #INDvENG
— Spidey (@MrStarksPeter) January 6, 2017
Make or break series for Yuvi… either perform exceedingly well or retire. I hope former happens. ? #INDvENG
— Yash (@nayanTarse_) January 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/akshara3112/status/817325176354258948
Yeah baby??? @YUVSTRONG12 …All the hard work(and not eating gulag jamuns at your own wedding) is paying off??
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) January 6, 2017
Dada @SGanguly99 to @aajtak : Much as I want @YUVSTRONG12 and @ImRaina in the team, selectors have to keep Champions Trophy in mind
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 5, 2017