Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has hailed Yuzvendra Chahal as a high-class T20 bowler following his match-winning performance in the 1st T20 against Australia when he was included in the playing XI after Ravindra Jadeja complained about dizziness in the dressing room. The inclusion of Chahal sparked a national debate in Australia as Moises Henriques also went onto to question how on earth was Chahal a like for like replacement.
Prior to the start of the 2nd innings, we could see how visibly Justin Langer and Aaron Finch with Yuzvendra Chahal being included in the playing XI as they were seen complaining about the same to the match referee David Boon. Following which Chahal didn’t let down his side on the decision to sub him into the playing XI in between the game.
He further went on to win the man of the match award as he scalped three key wickets from Australia’s top order in the form of Aaron Finch, Steve Smith and Matthew Wade.
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‘Yuzvendra Chahal Is A High-Class T20 Bowler’ – Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan during the post-match show of Cricbuzz hailed Chahal for his bowling show after being included in the playing Xi as a concussion substitute. He spoke about the mindset that goes into play and how Yuzvendra Chahal managed to bank on the opportunity when presented to him in between a match.
“I reckon it’s about taking a chance. It’s down to choosing individuals. You sit on the bench and sulk. You complain it to some of your teammates that you are not playing and you have a mindset that when I get my chance. Today, he got a chance in the game. It doesn’t happen too often that you suddenly are allowed to bowl in the game when you are not selected for it,” Vaughan told Cricbuzz.
He further added how Yuzvendra Chahal will be a sure starter in the 2nd T20 following his strong bowling show in the 1st T20 at the Manuka Oval. Michael Vaughan termed Chahal as a high-class T20 bowler and will be eager to finish off in sublime fashion in next two T20s.
“Again, it’s a strange era of cricket. Yeah, he’ll be playing on Sunday that’s for sure. He bowled beautifully. He’s a high class T20 bowler. He goes back at the SCG where the Australians got the better of him in the 50-over game. Now, it’s his time to play a couple of T20s to have his final say with the ball,” he added.
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