Axar is not part of the 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2022 to be played in the UAE from August 27. The spin-bowling all-rounder is, however, part of the three reserves named for the tournament and could be in the selectors’ scheme of things for the T20 World Cup later this year.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra reflected on the spinners who could make the Indian squad for the World Cup. While picking Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav as the top contenders, he had the following to say about Axar:
Chopra pointed out that much like Jadeja and Ashwin, Axar is not a wicket-taking weapon. The former Indian batter elaborated:
Axar is likely seen as a backup for Jadeja in the Indian squad. The Delhi Capitals all-rounder could be on the selectors’ radar if the latter is unable to overcome the fitness issues that have laid him low in recent times.
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Chopra highlighted that Washington Sundar’s frequent injuries have almost ruled him out of contention. He observed:
Chopra concluded by pointing out that Varun Chakravarthy, who was picked as a strike weapon at the last T20 World Cup, has fallen off the radar. The reputed commentator said:
Both Sundar and Chakravarthy are unlikely to be in contention for a place in India’s T20 World Cup squad. Neither of them has played a T20I this year and might not be in the selectors’ thoughts, considering the plethora of spin-bowling options they already have at their disposal.
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