6 months ago, not even six probably two months ago, Ambati was sure to be the No 4 for Team India in World cup.
Khaleel Ahmed burst onto the international arena last year in the Asia Cup. The young tall left-arm medium pacer impressed everyone with the limited opportunities he got.
The big discussion for the World Cup squad was who will be the second wicket-keeper to MS Dhoni in the team, either Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Kartik.
The Indian squad for the World Cup is finally here. The final team of 15 is made, and according to MSK Prasad, it is the Best team to win the World Cup for India. According to the fans as well as Cricket pundits, the squad seems to be balanced with no surprise elements with it. The team has gone with experience and youth, a perfect combination to win the most major trophy in International Cricket. However, few players are quite unlucky to miss out. Let’s see them one by one-
Ambati Rayudu- Probably, Ambati Rayudu will think himself to be the unluckiest person in the world. 6 months ago, not even six probably two months ago, Ambati was sure to be the No 4 for Team India in World Cup. However, his inconsistency in India Vs. Australia series as well as in IPL gave the edge to Vijay Shankar for World Cup selection.
Khaleel Ahmed– Khaleel Ahmed burst onto the international arena last year in the Asia Cup. The young tall left-arm medium pacer impressed everyone with the limited opportunities he got. However, the hot form of Mohammed Shami in white ball cricket since the early part of this year meant, Khaleel Ahmed, to be ignored.
Rishabh Pant– The big discussion for the World Cup squad was who will be the second wicket-keeper to MS Dhoni in the team, either Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Kartik. Dinesh Kartik was even dropped from the One day series against Australia to allow Rishabh Pant. However, the selection committee went for experience and an added finisher and decided to go on with Dinesh Kartik for the World Cup. Poor young Rishabh.
