Cricket

“I am a bit surprised that Yuzi Chahal’s name is not there in contract list” – Aakash Chopra

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra is surprised to note the exclusion of Yuzvendra Chahal from BCCI’s centrally contracted players list. The BCCI, on Wednesday, February 28, announced the central contracts for the 2023-24 season.

Along with Chahal, players like Umesh Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Deepak Hooda, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer have been excluded from the contract list.

Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal last played an ODI for India in January 2023 against New Zealand whereas his last appearance in the T20I format came against the West Indies in August 2023. The leg-spinner has been out of favor in the recent past and thus could not find a place in the contract list.

“I am a bit surprised that Yuzi Chahal’s name is not there. Cheteshwar Pujara, Akinkya Rahane, and Shikhar Dhawan – their names not being there, I can understand. Even Deepak Hooda for that matter. But Chahal’s name not being there – what does that signify? It seems to indicate that they [BCCI] are looking in a different direction. This is a validation of the theory. He might have had a ray of hope, but it wasn’t to be. His name is not there,” Chopra commented on his YouTube Channel.

On the other hand, Deepak Chahar was also not included in the contract list by the Indian board. Chahar had to miss matches against Afghanistan because of his father’s illness.

“Deepak Chahar was almost there I think. His father was not well, so he did not play, otherwise he would have played against Afghanistan. I was half-hoping that his name would be there, but if he plays the World Cup, and ends up playing 10 T20Is, his name would get added. But, at this point in time, it is not there. No other huge [surprises] other than that,” Chopra commented.

Chahal and Chahar will be next in action in the IPL, for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively.

Related Post
Share
Published by
In._.DaFaNeWs

Recent Posts

Mohammed Siraj reflects on 4-fer on Day 1 of IND vs WI 2025 1st Test

India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was delighted with his personal performance on the opening day… Read More

October 3, 2025

Aakash Chopra slams West Indies after dismal showing on Day 1 of IND vs WI 2025 1st Test

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra criticized the West Indies’ performance after their mundane performance… Read More

October 3, 2025

Aakash Chopra gives stern warning to Sai Sudharsan after Day 1 of IND vs WI 2025 1st Test

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has urged Sai Sudharsan to make the most of his… Read More

October 3, 2025

Aakash Chopra urges KL Rahul to capitalise on home season after Day 1 of IND vs WI 2025 1st Test

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has urged KL Rahul to continue his rich form… Read More

October 3, 2025

Parthiv Patel urges ‘tentative’ Sai Sudharsan to stay calm against the West Indies

Former Indian wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel has urged Sai Sudharsan to remain calm in the Test… Read More

October 3, 2025

Darren Ganga lauds KL Rahul after Indian opener continues rich form against the West Indies

Former West Indies batter Darren Ganga showered praise on KL Rahul after the Indian opener… Read More

October 3, 2025