This Indian bowler will not play in the World Cup? questions raised by a decision

World Cup 2023: ODI World Cup 2023 is to be held in India in October-November. The tournament will begin on October 5, while Team India will play its first match on October 8. Which players Team India will select in this tournament has been a topic of constant discussion for many days, but it has been indicated that some such players, who were expected to be selected, will not get a chance. It also has young left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. The only fear in this decision is that if Team India does this, it can prove fatal for them.

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Although there is still a lot of time in the selection of the team for the World Cup and it is possible that Arshdeep may get a chance, but at the moment the indications are that his place may not be made. The reason for these signs and apprehensions is the Asian Games 2023. The BCCI announced the Indian team for these games on Friday, in which most of the young players were given a chance. Arshdeep has also got a place in it.

Arshdeep will not play the World Cup?

If you are wondering what does this have to do with the World Cup? Let us tell you in detail. Actually the cricket event in Asian Games will start from 28th September till 8th October. That is, by then the World Cup would have started. In such a situation, it is being assumed that Arshdeep will not be a part of the 15-member squad for the World Cup. Even if he gets a place, he can be in standby.

Big reason for victory in 2011

Now if this happens, then what are its disadvantages, they tell you. First of all, let's talk about the similarity with the 2011 World Cup. 12 years ago that World Cup was also held in India and Team India became the champion. An important part of that team were veteran left-arm pacers Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra, who along with right-arm pacers like Munaf Patel and Sreesanth diversified the bowling. In contrast, there was not a single left-arm fast bowler in Team India in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups.

Why is left arm pacer necessary?

There is so much emphasis on the left arm pacer because most of the batsmen in every team's batting unit are right-handed and in such a situation the bowling of the left arm pacer creates such an angle that the ball takes the ball in or out from the same line and length. Goes and creates doubt in the mind of the batsmen. The 2017 Champions Trophy final and the 2019 World Cup semi-final are the biggest examples of this, where left-arm pacers destroyed Team India.

The Indian team has been playing without left-arm fast bowlers for a long time, while big teams like Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Pakistan always have at least one such bowler.

Arshdeep has shown ability

Arshdeep certainly does not have the experience of Zaheer Khan or Ashish Nehra but there is no dearth in his ability. He also showed this in the T20 World Cup last year. In the very first match against Pakistan in Melbourne, Arshdeep made batsmen like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan his victims with his inswing and bouncers.

Not only this, Arshdeep has also bowled well for Punjab Kings in IPL and in such a situation, giving him a chance will be beneficial for Team India. However, it is still not clear whether Arshdeep will get a chance or not, but if this happens then Team India will do its own damage.