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Mumbai, No. Yuvraj Singh has not made it to the 15-member Team India that will defend its title in world Cup 2015 beginning mid-February.
Though there was much talk on whether the all-rounder and last Cup’s star would make it to the team this time, selectors went for Ravinder Jadeja, who has been nursing an injury. Selectors Sandip Patil, Saba Karim, Vikram Rathod, Rajendra Hans and Roger Binny, hopeful that he will recover by the time the championship begins.
In a statement, BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said: “Many players were discussed, even the ones who were not part of the 30, so was Yuvraj Singh. But in consideration with the selectors and consulting coach Duncan Fletcher and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who were on a conference call, we made this choice.”
“Jadeja at present is undergoing rehabilitation programme. He is doing wonderfully well. We had detailed discussion with BCCI physio (on his inclusion) and we are confident that he will return to training within 10 days,” Patel said on Jadeja’s fitness.
The selectors also announced the team for the tri-series to follow the Test matches in Australia. Hosts Australia, India and England will compete in the tri-series. Apart from the 15 selected for the World Cup, Dhawal Kulkarni and Mohit Sharma have been included.
Squad:
MS Dhoni (captain/wicket-keeper), Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, All rounder: R Jadeja, R Ashwin, S Binny, Bowlers: A Patel, B Kumar, I Sharma, M Shami, U Yadav.
