Why did Rohit Sharma miss the 2011 World Cup? Former selector reveals MS Dhoni picked Piyush Chawla instead. A twist that changed Indian cricket history—full story here.
Rohit Sharma’s 2011 World Cup Snub: The Untold Story That Shocked Fans
Just as the Indian cricket fans heated a debate again by revealing that Rohit Sharma was never picked in the 2011 World Cup, wasn’t because of lack of form or selection slip. Tactical decision by the captain MS Dhoni, who has gone all leg-spinner with Piyush Chawla at this point.
Rohit Was in the Plans Until One Call Changed Everything
Raja Venkat, the ex-selector, in an interview with RevSportz, said that Rohit Sharma was part of Rohit Sharma’s World Cup set-up. The selection panel (including Venkat and Yashpal Sharma) had Rohit as a potential front-runner at the time. India was in South Africa for a tour, two selectors were overseas and three people—I spoke to Srikkanth, Surendra Bhave, and Narendra Hirwani who were supposedly finalizing the squad in Chennai.
Gary Kirsten Supported Rohit—But Dhoni Had Other Plans
Venkat told me the team management agreed on 14 names. They proposed the 15th and final slot for Rohit, even the head coach Gary Kirsten was in the initial camp of it. Dhoni, on the other hand, very vocally pushed for Piyush Chawla to be picked as a leg spinner is more essential for the subcontinent. (H/R) The stunning turn? Within seconds of the flick though Kirsten had caved in and supported Dhoni.
The Moment Rohit’s World Cup Dream Slipped Away
Rohit and it went in the blink of an eye what seemed like a closed box for him in just a few minutes. “We were underwhelmed”, conceded Venkat. We couldn’t even talk to Rohit. But when even the coach and captain want someone, there is usually no way to fight it.
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Piyush Chawla: The Man Who Took Rohit’s Place
Piyush Chawla did get into the 2011 squad and played a supporting role in India’s World Cup victory. Most recently, Chawla abruptly retired from all forms of cricket at 36 to take off the spotlight from his career —And what controversial decision stopped a future Indian God From Deity.
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A Sliding Door Moment in Indian Cricket History
If Rohit Sharma played in the 2011 World Cup, who knows what different chapters Indian cricket history will have? One decision, one bench, and one name changed the course of a generation. Over a decade later that story finally comes into its own!