Opener Gautam Gambhir and all-rounder Yuvraj Singh have been dropped from Indian cricket squad for the Champions Trophy to be held next month.
Shikhar Dhawan makes it to the team and is likely to be the first choice for the slot of the opener.
The selectors have also recalled Murali Vijay, Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan, Umesh Yadav and Vinay Kumar in the 15-member squad.
Team: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, Murali Vijay, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Irfan Patan, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Vinay Kumar.
Sourav Ganguly Reacting to India's Squad for the Champions Trophy Said
"A bit surprised at Gambhir & Yuvraj's Exclusion but Clear Indiction that the selectors are looking Ahead. Also IPL Performances has mattered a lot in the team selection. Murali Vijay has got another chance purely based on his performance vs Australia. Its a Very Good side.Good to See Amit Mishra & Dinesh karthik in the Midst "
Shikhar Dhawan makes it to the team and is likely to be the first choice for the slot of the opener.
The selectors have also recalled Murali Vijay, Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan, Umesh Yadav and Vinay Kumar in the 15-member squad.
Team: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, Murali Vijay, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Irfan Patan, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Vinay Kumar.
Sourav Ganguly Reacting to India's Squad for the Champions Trophy Said
"A bit surprised at Gambhir & Yuvraj's Exclusion but Clear Indiction that the selectors are looking Ahead. Also IPL Performances has mattered a lot in the team selection. Murali Vijay has got another chance purely based on his performance vs Australia. Its a Very Good side.Good to See Amit Mishra & Dinesh karthik in the Midst "
