Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh raised questions over Team India’s selection after their loss to Sri Lanka in their Super Four clash at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.
He questioned the exclusion of Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Umran Malik and pacer Deepak Chahar. He also raised questions on not selecting in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik in the playing XI consistently.
“Where is Umran malik (150km speed)? Why Deepak Chahar (top quality swing bowler) was not there? Tell me if these guys do not deserve the chances. Why Dinesh Karthik does not get chances consistently?? Disappointing.” Harbhajan Singh said.
Umran Malik made his international debut back in June 2022 against Ireland after a breakthrough Indian Premier League season with Sunrisers Hyderabad this year, which saw him taking 22 wickets in 14 games.
Since then, he has played just three T20Is, having taken 2 wickets in them at an average of 56.00 and an economy rate of 12.44.
Deepak Chahar was also named as a standby player for Asia Cup 2022, but has not featured in any match during the tournament. As per sources, he can replace pacer Avesh in the squad.