The decision to drop Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir from the Indian cricket team, particularly after their successful careers and crucial roles in India's 2011 World Cup triumph, was a significant and much-debated move. The reasons behind their exclusion were influenced by several factors: 1. Decline in Form : Virender Sehwag : Known for his explosive batting at the top of the order, Sehwag’s form began to decline after the 2011 World Cup. He struggled with consistency, and his naturally aggressive style, while exciting, led to frequent dismissals. Between 2011 and 2013, Sehwag’s performance in international cricket, especially in Test matches, dipped, leading to his omission. Example : In the Test series against England in 2012, Sehwag managed only one fifty in eight innings, leading to calls for a change at the top of the order. Gautam Gambhir : Gambhir’s form also started to wane post-2011. Although more reliable than Sehwag, he too faced issues with consistency, particula...
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