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Yuzvendra Chahal’s revelations: Rohit-Kohli backing, Dhoni’s influence and World Cup snub

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about pivotal moments in his career, including his struggles to break into India’s Test side during the 2017–19 window, when competition from Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Kuldeep Yadav stifled his chances. He dismissed the notion of being labeled a white-ball specialist, insisting his dedication to limited-overs cricket stemmed from personal choice rather than external pressure.

Chahal also reflected on his ₹18 crore IPL contract and criticized the Impact Player rule, arguing it disrupts the balance between batting and bowling while inflating powerplay scores to unsustainable levels. He suggested alternatives like extra fielders or adjusted boundaries to address the issue, calling for a return to more traditional cricketing conditions.

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