Chahal Battles Dengue, Chikungunya; Misses SMAT Final Amidst India Snub

• Indian bowler Yuzvendra Chahal contracted dengue and chikungunya, forcing him to miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final for Haryana.
• Chahal confirmed his illness via tweet, stating doctors advised complete rest and recovery due to his severely affected health.
• His absence weakened Haryana's bowling, leading to their defeat against Jharkhand in the SMAT final.
• Chahal has not been selected for the Indian team since the T20 World Cup last year and hasn't played for the national side since August 2023.
• Despite strong performances in County Cricket for Northamptonshire, including 12 wickets in three matches, he remains out of the Indian squad.

Why It Matters: Yuzvendra Chahal is battling dengue and chikungunya, impacting his return to cricket and national team selection.