'Back Where They Belong': Indian Fans Cheer on as Yuzi Chahal and Sanju Samson Earn Call-ups for India's T20 World Cup Squad

With the Board of Control for Cricket in India announcing the T20 World Cup squad that will represent the nation in the marquee tournament that takes place in the West Indies and United States of America, fans can rejoice as two members of the squad, namely the legspinner, Yuzuvendra Chahal and the wicketkeeper-batter, Sanju Samson, both of whom play for the Rajasthan Royals have made their return to the national squad.

Chahal (33) used to be a key member of India’s white-ball games but has been out of favour for quite some time. He last featured in T20Is, during the tour of the West Indies in August 2023. However, following his consistent performances in the IPL, bowling the tough overs and coming out successfully by being among the leading wicket-takers consistently for the Royals has earned him his maiden T20 World Cup call-up.

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Meanwhile, Samson has not had it easy. Despite having featured in the national side, he has not been a relied-upon player. A big example of this is his inclusion along with the second-string side when they travelled to Ireland or when he was busy playing ODI’s when the T20 World Cup was around the corner. But now with his performances, Samson has showcased a newfound resolve which has earned him his maiden call-up for the T20 World Cup.

Chahal has finally been picked for his first T20 World Cup. The highest wicket-taker in IPL history gets his maiden T20 World Cup where he will look to continue taking wickets in national colours.

The leg-spinner missing out in 2021 was a huge shocker. He, however, will look to put all that behind him and help the national side with what he does best. That is to take wickets.

This Indian cricket fan has recognised that Samson has put in the hard yards by performing consistently and in this season of the IPL, he has been outstanding for the Royals leading the run-scoring charts with the bat for RR.

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The batter from Kerala has come a long way from making his T20I debut in 2015 against Zimbabwe as he finds himself in the World Cup squad and potentially plays a crucial role in the run for the prized trophy.

Suhail Chandhok, who is a popular presenter, congratulated the pair of Samson and Chahal and suggested that they are back where they belong.

This fan was certainly pleased to see the wicket-taking legspinner finally make his return to the national side.

Popular Malaylaee actor, Dulquer Salmaan also congratulated his fellow Keralie for being selected for India’s T20 World Cup squad. The news has certainly sparked joy within the Kerala community, seeing one of their own make it at such a big stage.

India’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj.

Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan