Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has struggled to secure a permanent spot in the playing XI, has been dropped from the Indian team for the second Test against New Zealand. Despite consistently outshining his spin bowling counterparts in the limited opportunities he gets, Yadav has been left out in favor of spin all-rounder Washington Sundar, who excelled in the recent Ranji Trophy match against Delhi. Many former players, including Sunil Gavaskar and Murali Kartik, have expressed surprise and disappointment at the decision to drop Yadav.
Kuldeep Yadav's Omission from Indian Test Team Raises Eyebrows
Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has found himself on the sidelines once again after being dropped from the Indian Test team for the second match against New Zealand. Despite impressing in the limited opportunities he has been given, Yadav has been replaced by spin all-rounder Washington Sundar, who has been in impressive form in domestic cricket.
Background
Kuldeep Yadav has been a part of the Indian team since 2017 and has played 17 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 25 T20Is. He has taken 51 wickets in Tests, 115 wickets in ODIs, and 39 wickets in T20Is. Yadav has been known for his ability to spin the ball both ways and bamboozle batters with his variations.
However, despite his impressive skills, Yadav has struggled to secure a permanent place in the Test team. He has often found himself competing with established spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. In recent matches, Yadav has been given the opportunity to bowl but has failed to make a significant impact, taking only two wickets in the two Tests he played against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka earlier this year.
Reaction to Yadav's Omission
The decision to drop Yadav from the team has been met with surprise and disappointment from many former players and cricket experts. Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary Indian batter, said that he was "baffled" by the decision and that Yadav is "one of the best wrist spinners in the world."
Murali Kartik, a former Indian left-arm spinner, also expressed his disappointment, saying that Yadav "has been treated unfairly." He added that Yadav's omission "sends out the wrong message" to young spinners.
FAQs
Q: Why was Kuldeep Yadav dropped from the Indian Test team? A: Yadav was dropped from the team in favor of spin all-rounder Washington Sundar, who has been in impressive form in domestic cricket.
Q: Has Yadav been in good form? A: Yes, Yadav has been in good form in recent times, taking 12 wickets in his last three Ranji Trophy matches.
Q: Are there any other left-arm wrist spinners in the Indian team? A: No, Yadav is the only left-arm wrist spinner in the Indian team.
Q: What are Yadav's strengths as a bowler? A: Yadav is known for his ability to spin the ball both ways and bamboozle batters with his variations.
Q: What is the future of Kuldeep Yadav in the Indian Test team? A: It is unclear what the future holds for Yadav in the Indian Test team. He will need to continue to perform well in domestic cricket and make the most of the opportunities he gets at the international level.
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