Axar, an important member of India’s white-ball setup, was surprisingly omitted from two of the nine matches India played on their way to lifting the T20 World Cup trophy for a record third time. Both exclusions occurred in Ahmedabad, including the crucial Super 8 clash against South Africa national cricket team — a match India lost by a massive 76 runs.
The decision sparked criticism from fans and cricket experts, with many questioning the team management’s strategy. However, the Indian camp maintained that the move was purely tactical. Speaking about the situation, Suryakumar admitted that the call did not go down well with the experienced all-rounder.
