it's really a bad selection, as we have bhaji and ashwin, we don't really need a specialist spinner any more. also sachin,sehwag,raina, and yuvraj can also bowl. so i think selector should have select sreesanth or ishanth instead of chawla. anyway, good luck TEAM INDIA, grab the cup this time !
Deserving?? Useful, yes. After Kumble no leg spinner has come up and proved himself. However he has not been given many chances either. He might turn out to useful on turning Indian pitches. He does turn the ball well and has a good straight delivery. Also he bowls with a straight arm.