Yash Dayal’s absence from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against England it raised questions among fans. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad on Saturday night, which includes the return of Mohammed Shami but without Dayal.
The left-arm pacer replaced Khaleel Ahmed in India’s list of reserve pacers during the recently concluded Granica-Gavaskar Trophy and was also part of the 15-member squad for the South African tour.
Reasons for Yash Dayal’s exclusion
1.) Recent performance and selection choices: Dayal’s exclusion seems to be a strategic decision by the selectors, who instead opted for other bowlers like Shami and Harshit Rana. The selection committee is likely to focus on players who have shown consistent performances in recent matches or who fit better into their plans for the England series and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
2.) Composition of the squad: BCCI’s decision to include a mix of experienced players and rising talent means competition for places is fierce. With Shami returning after a long injury layoff and other bowlers like Arshdeep Singh being considered, it may have been difficult for Dayal to secure a place in the final line-up.
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Bowling career of Yash Dayal
In First-Class (FC) cricket, Dayal played 27 matches, taking 84 wickets at an average of 28.78. His innings bowling best is 5/48 while his match best is 9/121. With an economy rate of just 3.00, Dayal has been a reliable bowler in the longer format.
In List A cricket, he featured in 23 matches, taking 36 wickets at an outstanding average of 23.86. His best performance, 5/31, highlights his ability to dismantle batting line-ups. A strong economy of 4.61 further demonstrates its effectiveness.
In the shortest format (T20s), Dayal played 56 matches, taking 53 wickets at a strike rate of 20.8. Although his economy is higher at 8.46, his ability to break partnerships with his best 3/20 makes him a valuable asset.
With his outstanding skill set, Dayal continues to be a promising prospect for the future of Indian cricket across all formats.
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