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Yuzvendra Chahal. (AP photo)
Abdur Rahman also criticized Ravindra Jadeja and said that MS Dhoni helped him become a better bowler.
star India Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is a mainstay in limited overs cricket. In fact, Chahal has more or less cemented his place in Team India’s T20I squad. However, former Pakistan cricketer Abdur Rehman does not rate Chahal much. Speaking on YouTube channel Nadir Ali Podcast, Rahman suggested that Chahal was too predictable and is not a big turner of the ball. Rahman, who played 22 Tests for Pakistan, further said that Chahal would not be successful in the long run.
“Chahal is a terrible bowler. You can hit him easily. There is no thrust in his balls and cannot swing the ball much. Not a long haul horse,” Abdur Rahman was quoted as saying on the Nadir Ali Podcast.
In fact, Abdur Rahman was quite critical of Ravindra Jadeja as well.
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He said, ‘When Jadeja came in the beginning, he was a free spinner. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, he was groomed in such a way that he is now the No.1 bowler.
Significantly, Ravindra Jadeja is currently the top-ranked all-rounder in Test cricket. He has made a sensational comeback from a knee injury in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The flamboyant all-rounder has taken 18 wickets in the first two Tests, including two five-wicket hauls. Jadeja has won many hearts with his all-round talent in high-stakes series and has emerged as an indispensable cog in the Indian Test team.
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On the other hand, it can be said that Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the best spinners in Indian cricket at the moment. Chahal also won the Purple Cup in IPL 2022, finishing with 27 scalps in 17 outings. However, his recent form has not been up to the mark. Although Chahal became India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is against New Zealand in January, he has taken only four wickets in three T20Is in 2023.
Also, Chahal has only three scalps in three ODIs this year. Chahal has been included in the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia. He needs to find his mojo and bring his A game to that series. Chahal will be key to India’s chances in the upcoming ICC ODIs World cup.
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