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Xtra Time Web Desk : In a surprising turn of events, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has publicly criticized the selection choices for India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, which kicks off on July 27. The series, comprising 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, will be the first under the new head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Harbhajan took to social media to express his confusion and disappointment over the omission of three prominent players: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Yuzvendra Chahal. His comments have added fuel to the debate surrounding the squad selections, which were made by the panel led by Ajit Agarkar.

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Abhishek Sharma, who recently made headlines by scoring his maiden T20I century against Zimbabwe, has been left out of the T20I squad. Similarly, Sanju Samson, who struck a significant hundred in his last ODI against South Africa, is missing from the ODI squad. Yuzvendra Chahal, a seasoned spinner known for his match-winning performances, also finds himself sidelined, which has puzzled many, including Harbhajan Singh.

Harbhajan Singh's tweet encapsulates the sentiments of many cricket enthusiasts who are struggling to understand the rationale behind these decisions. "Hard to understand why Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, and Abhishek Sharma are not a part of the Indian team for Sri Lanka," he stated, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the exclusions.

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As India prepares to face Sri Lanka in this crucial series, all eyes will be on how the selected squad performs under the new leadership of Gautam Gambhir. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analyses as the series unfolds.