Players of former national cricket team of India Sunil GavaskarSaba Karim, Harbhajan Singh, and Navjot Singh Sidhu have demanded the inclusion of wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI for the second Test against the England National Cricket Team.
Former cricketers believe that the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav in XI will give Shubman Gill an option to take a real wicket to use against Ben Stokes’ led side.
Kuldeep Yadav snugs 1 Test against India
with Ravichandran AshwinRetirement from Test cricket, many hopes that Kuldeep Yadav will get a consecutive run in the Indian Test team starting with the series in England.
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However, the left -arm wrist spinner was not included in the Playti XI in the test series opener against England. India went with Ravindra Jadeja as the only spin -bouling option and four seamers – Jasprit Bumrah, Prasad Krishna, Mohammad Sirj and Shardul Thakur.
Stop Indian bowlers Jasprit BumrahGiven a poor performance and allowed three Lions to draw a huge run-chase of 371 runs in the fourth innings to win the match. Pace Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah looked helpless as he did not get desired support from other bowlers.
Meanwhile, Kuldeep can be an ex-factor for India if he gets a place in the playing XI. Although the wrist-spinner has played just 13 Test matches for India and on an average took 56 wickets at an average of 22.16, a 3.55 economy and a strike rate of 37.3, it could be a game-changer if there is some assistance on the surface.
I think Kuldeep Yadav has to come to the team – Sunil Gavaskar
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that Gautam Gambhir-The LED team management needs to include Cladeep in the Playip at any cost for the second Test at Edgbaston starting on 2 July.
“Whether Jasprit Bumrah is fit or not, I think Kuldeep Yadav has to come to the team. I believe that he should come to the team for Shardul Thakur as Birmingham’s pitch will be the same where there will be a little help for the wrist spinner,” Sunil Gavaskar told Sony Sports through India.
Meanwhile, former India wicketkeeper-batsman Saba Karim highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s heroes in the domestic series against England in 2024 and said that his selection in playing XI is an urgent need. He said:
“Statistics are witnesses. Kuldeep Yadav took 17 wickets. England In the home series. When he releases the ball, no English batsman is able to understand it. So why are you not playing that kind of bowlers? He is an attacker bowler for you. India needs to attack the bowlers at this time, “Saba Karim said on Sony Sports.
If he comes in Shee, then there will be options for taking more wickets in India – Harbhajan Singh
Speaking on your official YouTube channel, spin-bouwaling legend Harbhajan Singh Said that apart from Kuldeep to play XI, it will be very beneficial for India as it is a real wicket -taking option. He said:
“Pressure is now on India because when you marks 0–1, you need to learn and move forward. I think Kuldeep Yadav should get a game in the next game. If he comes in Shee, there will be more wickets in India.”
In addition, former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu said that both Kuldeep and Arshdeep Singh in the team will be miraculous for visitors as left-handed pace can make thick patches that can use left-arm wrist-spinner.
“For me, it would be kuldeep along with the three seamers. IF you don’t want to play kuldeep trust there is a lot of grass, or if bumrah doesn’t, then brings in arshdeep. For kuldeep. Nathan LeoneSo he has got more than 550 wickets, “Navjot Singh Sidhu said on his YouTube channel.
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