Awaited Second test of England-India The series closed on July 2, 2025 in Edgbaston, Birmingham. EnglandA thrilling win in Headingley, where he chased a record 371 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, India Facing immense pressure to bounce back. The series landscape has put a spotlight on India’s bowling attack, fighting England’s aggressive batting in the first Test.
As India prepared its playing XI for the second Test, the left -handed boring restspinner Kuldeep Yadav Fierce debate and fan Baikalash ignited with former cricketer Mohammad Kaif Criticizing the verdict and urged the team management to give Kuldeep a proper chance.
Kuldeep Yadav is excluded from India’s playing XI for 2 Tests
Kuldeep’s test career is marked by sporadic opportunities but impressive performances. Since its debut in 2017, Kuldeep has played only 13 tests, a limited run due to large -scale attendance. Ravichandran AshwinWhich recently retired. Despite the limited opportunities, Kuldeep has claimed a remarkable record of 56 wickets and a strike rate of 37.3 on an average of 22.16, which highlights his effectiveness as a strike bowler. His unique left-light Restspin provides a different dimension for India’s bowling attack, especially on pitches such as Edgbaston that aid spinners as the progress of the match.
Former cricketer Kaif has been vocal on social media, calling Kuldeep’s continuous exclusion “inappropriate” and questioning how the team management leaves a proven wicket -taking when the second spinner’s place is opened after Ashwin’s retirement. Kaif’s criticism shows a widespread concern among fans and cricket experts that India’s current strategy advocates “confused all -rounders” on real bowlers who can take wickets and control the game.
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar The spirit also resonated, warned that instead of experts like Kuldeep, many batting weakens India’s bowling potency against England’s aggressive “Bazball” style, including all-rounders. This debate as Kuldeep intensified Washington beautiful Despite Kuldeep’s better bowling credentials, he preferred for his batting contribution.
It would be unfair if Kuldeep Yadav does not meet in the playing XI for the second Test. He has played only 13 Tests in 8 years. Earlier he was excluded due to Ashwin, now how do you justify her exclusion.
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) 1 July, 2025
Fans troll not to take Kuldeep to Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill
Some notable changes were seen in the XI of India for the second Test, especially in the bowling department. with Jasprit Bumrah Relaxing for workload management, team management chosen for a combination Ravindra jadeja And beautiful, with pace bowlers as spin option Mohammad Siraj And Sky deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy Was also replaced Shardul ThakurTo strengthen the depth of batting and all -round abilities. This selection reflects a cautious approach by the head coach Gautam Gambhir And captain Shubman GillThose who prioritize the depth of batting and all -round balance at an expert spinner like Kuldeep.
However, this decision has not gone down equally with fans and former players. Social media criticized Gambhir and Gill to deprive Kuldeep from a worthy place despite their ability to win the proven match. Fans expressed disappointment that Kuldeep’s talent is being ignored in favor of players who offer less with the ball, which could be harmful to the possibilities of changing the series in Edgbaston, India.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
No Kuldeep … C’mon😑#Kuldeepadava #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/kiw2kpyu6q
– Dipanjan Chatterjee (@I_AM_Dipch) July 2, 2025
India scored 835 runs in the first Test, did not take 20 wickets and now decided to rest the number 1 fast bowler in the world and take his main wicket spinner. These days, insanity to play XI selection. #JASPRITBUMRH #Kuldeepadava #INDVSENGTEST #Indvseng2025 #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/bvi9f5dlxa
– Sumit Ghosh (@Smitg 71) July 2, 2025
Sorry to say this, but Shubhaman Gill is only captain on paper. Sports Koi and Khel Raha Hai. #INDVSENG #EDGBASTON #Kuldeepadava #ARSHdeepSingh pic.twitter.com/mbmdt7ktzq
– Toss Rizvi (@rizvitaus) July 2, 2025
This is not KKR… .. This is Team India… .yar ab bas kro #Lambir #ENGVIND #INDVSENG #Kuldeepadava pic.twitter.com/f3holjziwf
– Cricket Addict (@Cricketer 75277) July 2, 2025
🗣 Shubman Gill explained the boycott of Kulip Yadav
“We used to woo him very much to play (Kuldeep), but given the previous match, the lower order did not contribute much with the bat.” – Shubman Gill in Toss.#INDVSENG #WTC25 #Kuldeepadava #WashingTonsundar #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/hljgw0kgjz
– Sitarah Anjum Adhikari (@sitarahanjum) July 2, 2025
Gill says, “We are here to take 20 wickets.”
India then leaves Kuldeep and packs in depth of batting.You cannot take 20 without choosing wickets. Easy.#INDVSENG #Kuldeepadava #Teamindia #Testcrick #Crickettwitter #EDGBASTONTESTES
– Shantinu Joshi (@Thejoshiway) July 2, 2025
It is just so defensive to play the role of Vashi in place of Kuldeep. A batsman can get out of the first ball and is very low to contribute to it, but even if a bowler has a bad magic, he can return strong.#Kuldeepadava #INDVSENGTEST #India #Testcrick #ENGVIND #Sundar pic.twitter.com/ljdtmuxcus
– Yellowesniper (@Rockybhai149) July 2, 2025
I think this Indian team management is completely cowardly
This edgbaston #Examination Why you are not involved #Kuldeepadava,
Especially when #JASPRITBUMRH NoTeam India 🇮🇳 is already struggling to get a twent wicket.
Why are you so defensive.
GG is not a test coach.#ENGVIND #SLVSBAN
– Sports News (@Cricuniverse7) July 2, 2025
Gautam Gambhir’s team selection @Gautamgambhir Sucks a lot of time. There is no humble way of putting it.
Patheable, no Kuldeep Yadav. The man has played the county and is decent with the bat.
He played 2 spinners and still no place #Kuldeepadava , #ENGVSIND #Indiancrick– Pulkit Sharma (@Pulkits 77) July 2, 2025
India’s spin attack is completed when Kuldeep’s song.
Horoscope. flow. turn. Fraud.
He is an art form.#Kuldeepadava #Leftarmmagic pic.twitter.com/su5ywh7hlx– Vikash Kumar Sinha (@vikashaps) July 2, 2025
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