Will Chahal-Yadav duo spin India towards 2019 ICC World Cup in England?

Until this third ODI against South Africa in Cape Town, both Chahal and Yadav have featured in 17 matches each

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The lack of wickets in the middle overs prompted the team management to look in the direction of wrist-spinners Yuzvendra Chahal (left) and Kuldeep Yadav

Chetan Narula

Last Updated : Feb 10 2018 | 5:49 AM IST

Here’s a simple question. Who are the foremost spinners in world cricket at the moment? If you ask any random cricket fan this question, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are likely to crop up in the top few names. Nathan Lyon will find a mention too. Afghan sensation Rashid Khan will be in the mix as well.

Oddly enough, there is a high chance that all four will be missing from the 2019 ODI World Cup in England. Lyon isn’t a suitable fit for Australia’s limited-overs’ aspirations. Khan may or may not qualify for that big tournament (we will know