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Mumbai: The selection of the Indian team for the ODI World Cup 2019 has led to many controversies. Vijay Shankar was included in the 15-member squad by skipping Ambati Rayudu. Vijay Shankar, who came under the label of 3D player, could not shine in the World Cup. This has sparked debate.
On the same day, Rayudu came to the scene with indirect criticism in the incident involving Vijay Shankar, who was involved with him. Now Rayudu has spoken more openly on the subject. Rayudu says he is yet to understand the logic of having Vijay Shankar, who bats at No. 6 and No. 7, replace No. 4 batsman. The player who won the title this season with Chennai Super Kings has announced the it will end all cricket matches including IPL. After that comes the opening.
‘Only they know the reason why I was not included in the team at that time. In 2018 itself, the BCCI officials had told me to prepare for the World Cup 2019. I will replace intermediate players like Ajinkya Rahane, or one of the more experienced players. It is understandable if the team has been recruited in this way. Everyone wants India to win. Whoever my successor is, he should be useful to the team. That made me angrier.’
What has Vijay Shankar done? He plays his own way. I didn’t understand the thinking behind that decision. I also didn’t understand whether India is playing a World Cup or a normal league match. I had no problem with Vijay Shankar or the then selector MSK Prasad. I had prepared well for the World Cup. “I have played in the same position against New Zealand,” said Rayudu.
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