Twitter Reactions: Netizens furious over India not including Yuzvendra Chahal in high-octane clash against England

India suffered a ten-wicket drubbing at the hands of Jos Buttler’s England in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday, November 10 at the Adelaide Oval. The Men in Blue after being asked to bat first managed to set up a decent total (168/6) on the board despite not accelerating upfront. 

In response, the Three Lions’ openers – Jos Buttler and Alex Hales put up a magnificent show and took the team all the way unscathed. Their unbeaten 170-run stand helped England seal the remaining spot in the finals of the marquee event.

Many fans and members of the cricketing fraternity are of the opinion that India should have gone in with a leg spinner in the ongoing tournament. Furthermore, fans are fuming over Chahal’s exclusion from the side against England in the semi-final clash.

The English side made life difficult for the Indian bowlers and the latter couldn't control the game at any stage. On the other hand, India were dismal not just with the ball but also in the field. The Men in Blue just could not subdue the England openers and were thoroughly punished left, right, and centre.

India opted for Axar Patel, who leaked runs at an economy rate of 7.50 and gave away 30 runs in his four overs. Meanwhile, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin too got battered by the Englishmen for 27 runs off his two overs.

England displayed sheer dominance throughout the match, winning the encounter by ten wickets. They are now to play Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 finals.

Here is how netizens reacted to Yuzvendra Chahal’s exclusion from the playing XI:

A friendly reminder that Yuzvendra Chahal has never bowled a single ball in a T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/QBX2vun2rP

— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) November 10, 2022

Adil Rashid, Hasaranga, Zampa, Rashid Khan all wrist spinners performing brilliantly through out the tournament but we will drop Chahal and play Axar-Ashwin 😄😄

— Jay. (@peak_Ability14) November 10, 2022

Every wrist spinner is picking wickets. Dravid sir has kept Chahal out. And continues to play KL.

India needs to be saved from its tul tuk trophy less veterans.

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) November 10, 2022

Playing Axar instead of Chahal has been the second worst decision of Team India. First is still playing IPL performed KL Rahul.

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) November 10, 2022

Chahal ko mauka Milana chaiye ta instead of axar

— Ravi Prasad (RSP) 🇮🇳 (@Stockstudy8) November 10, 2022

Very shameful lost #Ind vs #Eng

Who is bowling coach???
Why one of the bowler can't take any one wicket?

This is our National Representative.

Why chahal is not use in any match? Is he came for eating popcorn 🍿 at T20.#ICCWorldCup2022 #ICCT20WorldCup

— Abhinav Gambhire (@Abhi_varad_555) November 10, 2022

Now time to be critical!

1. Axar ahead of Chahal , persisting with him after not performing well was worse decision

2. Opening pair! The worse till date! Both had no intent! Both didn’t explode!

3. Thanks to Kohli , Sky , Arshdeep and rain too for us come till here

— Ravindra Kenchappa (@coachravindrak) November 10, 2022

India's loosing points.
1) injuries- bumrah and jadeja
2) chahal not getting a game on pitches where leggies have ruled.
3) Shami ahead of harshal.
4) ashwin not picking wickets.
5) openers form.
(1/n) @cricketaakash @vikrantgupta73 @IrfanPathan @WasimJaffer14

— Gourang gupta (@Gouranggupta9) November 10, 2022

Definitely chahal was the guy who could change the game. Adil rashid has done it for England

— Shaikh Zubair (@Shaikzubair7867) November 10, 2022

Who's favourite is @klrahul is @BCCI ??? Played like Galli ki team. Why @yuzi_chahal wasn't given a chance? Today India Played like New Zealand played yesterday. All the best @TheRealPCB & @ECB_cricket

— Vivek Sangwan (@imviveksangwan) November 10, 2022