Twitter Reactions: Yuvraj Singh makes a comeback in the Indian squad

Published - 19 Dec 2015, 20:09 IST | Updated - 19 Dec 2015, 20:09 IST

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The selection panel met and set to select the team for India’s tour of Australia 2016 in New Delhi decided to give a few new names and a couple of old horses a chance for the big series which is also seen as India’s preparation for the World T20 2016. Among the most prominent names, Yuvraj Singh has been picked in the T20I squad while left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra makes a comeback to the squad after years.

Opener Shikhar Dhawan who struggled during South Africa’s tour to India has been retained while middle-order batsman Suresh Raina failed to maintain his spot in the ODI team and young Manish Pandey has been given the big break. Mohammad Shami pleasingly makes a comeback, while Rishi Dhawan and Brainder Saran

The T20I team has a new name with Baroda all-rounder Hardik Pandya making his way into the squad after an impressive IPL and good performances for his team in Ranji Trophy. Nehra who has done consistently well in the shortest format has got a look in keeping in mind his experience and ability to move the ball.

Ravindra Jadeja who made a solid comeback in the Test squad has earned his place back in the ODI and the T20I team.

India squad for ODIs:

Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, MS Dhoni (C), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Gurkeerat Mann Singh, Rishi Dhawan , Brainder Singh Sran.

Indian squad for T20Is:

Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (C), Suresh Raina, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Harbhajan Singh, Umesh Yadav, Hardik Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ashish Nehra.

The selection committee meets in Delhi to pick India's squad for the Australia tour. Squad out soon pic.twitter.com/p1z1CjUdpK
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

News Alert: @msdhoni will be captain till T20 WC – @ianuragthakur
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

ODI Team #AusvIND: Shikhar, Rohit, Virat, Rahane, Manish, MSD (C), Ashwin,Jadeja, Mohd. Shami, Axar, Ishant, Umesh, Gurkeerat, Rishi, Sran
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

News Alert: Mohit Sharma was not available for selection due to fitness issues – @ianuragthakur #AusvIND
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

T20 Team #AusvIND : Shikhar, Rohit, Virat,Rahane, Yuvraj, MSD (C),Raina, Ashwin, Jadeja, Mohd. Shami, Harbhajan, Umesh, Hardik, Bhuvi, Nehra
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

.@YUVSTRONG12 has been special and captain is happy to have him back: Sandeep Patil
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

This Aus tour will give selectors a chance to take a look at other players: Sandeep Patil
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

Nehra is a consistent performer in T20 format. He will be useful in the team: Sandeep Patil
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

We will need experienced players in the T20 WC. Australia tour perfect chance to give them a shot: Sandeep Patil
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2015

Thrilled and excited by the news! Grateful and ecstatic at the same time! #teamyuvi #goteamyuvi #number12 going to Australia-aa @Imangadbedi
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) December 19, 2015

… Work, patience, persistence and perseverance thats got him picked! Hes deserves this!! Well done boy @YUVSTRONG12 @Imangadbedi
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) December 19, 2015

Yuvraj Singh has made a comeback to the T20 squad to neutralise the number of sixes that will be given away by Ashish Nehra's comeback.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) December 19, 2015

Ashish Nehra is now the new Mohinder Amarnath!#comebacks
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 19, 2015

the senior statesmen of indian cricket all find themselves in the T20 squad- yuvraj, harbhajan & nehra- young man's game anyone?
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) December 19, 2015

Finally @YUVSTRONG12 is back in the Indian team for T20 #BreakingNews @aajtak @IndiaToday
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 19, 2015

@YUVSTRONG12 is back !!!!! ??? happiest moment for Indian team fans ???
Congo Yuvi bhai.. U earned ur comeback ! pic.twitter.com/nX6IasLEuO
— MSDian Shubham Dogra (@Shubham513) December 19, 2015