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Cheteshwar Pujara’s Exclusion Sparks Debate Among Netizens: End of an Era?
By CricShots - Jun 23, 2023 6:44 pm
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The BCCI has announced the Test squad for the upcoming series against West Indies, raising eyebrows with some surprising selections and notable omissions. The 16-man squad features debut call-ups for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Navdeep Saini makes a comeback. However, the exclusion of Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Shami has garnered significant attention.

Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara

All three players were part of the playing XI in the recent WTC Final against Australia, where India suffered a defeat by 209 runs. ESPN Cricinfo reports that Pujara and Umesh have been dropped, while Shami has been rested, although official confirmation from the board is yet to be provided.

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Following the Test series, India will also play three ODIs against West Indies, with a 17-member squad led by Rohit Sharma. Ruturaj and Mukesh have been included in the ODI squad, and Sanju Samson joins as the second wicketkeeper-batter option. The squad for the five T20Is will be announced later.

The Test series will commence at Windsor Park in Dominica from July 12-16, followed by the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad from July 20-24. The second Test will mark the 100th Test match between India and West Indies.

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The first two ODIs will take place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on July 27 and 29, while the third ODI is scheduled for August 1 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, which will host a West Indies men’s ODI for the first time.

The omission of Cheteshwar Pujara from the West Indies Tests has sparked mixed reactions among netizens. Some questioned the absence of the seasoned Indian batter, while others interpreted it as a sign of the end of his Test career. Social media platforms have been buzzing with diverse opinions on the matter.