Kuldeep Yadav’s childhood coach, Kapil Yadav, believes that given Team India’s strong recent performances, the left-arm spinner’s absence from the playing XI hasn’t drawn much attention.
“Kuldeep not playing doesn’t seem to hold much value in the current context, because Team India has been playing well. In the third Test, many expected him to feature, but the fast bowlers did the job and picked up wickets,” Kapil told news agency IANS.
Kapil shared that he has spoken to Kuldeep recently and advised him to stay fit so that he is prepared to contribute whenever an opportunity arises. He also believes Kuldeep is among the best spinners in the country.
“I told him to stay fit and be ready to deliver whenever given a chance” – Kapil Yadav to Kuldeep
“I’ve spoken to Kuldeep recently, and I told him to stay fit and be ready to deliver whenever given a chance. All we can do is hope – the final decision lies with the coach and the captain. But there’s no doubt that Kuldeep is currently one of the finest and most senior spinners in the country,” he said.
Kapil also confirmed that Kuldeep’s morale remains high despite being benched, and he believes that the wrist-spinner can make a difference if selected in Manchester.
“Yes, his morale is high, but deep down he must also be wondering when he’ll get his chance – after all, he’s only human. He can be a crucial asset for Team India in Manchester. I spoke to him; he’s focused,” he added.
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