“We need to look at the team combination”: Yuzi Chahal on getting benched.

Yuzvendra Chahal, the seasoned leg-spinner, has been a match-winner for India with his deceptive bowling. Known for his jovial nature, Chahal remains unfazed even after being hit for runs, showcasing his gutsy character on the field. With an impressive record of 121 wickets in 72 ODIs at an average of 27.13, it was disappointing for him to be left out of the playing XI against West Indies, especially considering their struggles against spin.

Despite the setback, the 33-year-old leggie understands the team dynamics of cricket, acknowledging that it is a team sport and not an individual game like chess. He expressed his contentment with being part of the squad rather than sitting at home. Chahal wasn’t given a chance during the three-match ODI series against West Indies, but he made a strong comeback in the first T20I at Brian Lara Stadium, where he took two wickets for 24 runs in three overs.

Yuzi Chahal in the press conference said “I’ve not been playing in the last two-three series. Previously you would have seen me playing in England or West Indies and Kuldeep (Yadav) was not playing then. We need to look at the team combination, you’re playing against whom and where are you playing. If tomorrow there is a turning wicket here then you can also field three spinners in the XI.”

In the first T20I, Yuzvendra Chahal showcased his brilliance by dismissing West Indies openers Brandon King and Kyle Mayers. Alongside him, Kuldeep Yadav also displayed his skill with figures of 1/20 in four overs.’Kul-Cha’, will be crucial in containing the West Indies batsmen as Hardik Pandya’s men aim to make a strong comeback in the series after losing the first game by four runs.