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Ashwin questions Gambhir over Kuldeep omission
Times of India··22 Jul
Ravichandran Ashwin said on his YouTube channel that team management showed absolutely zero confidence in Kuldeep Yadav after the left-arm wrist spinner was omitted from all three ODIs against England. Since Gautam Gambhir became head coach on July 9, 2024, Kuldeep has played 38 of India's 104 international matches. Kuldeep has taken about 170 wickets in 120 international matches.
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What It Means For You
- Indian cricket fans debating team selection now hear a senior former spinner question Kuldeep Yadav's place in Gambhir's plans.
- Kuldeep has played only 38 of India's 104 international matches since Gambhir became head coach in July 2024.
- Young wrist spinners watching team trends may read limited white-ball chances as a signal about selection priorities.
What's Happening
- Ravichandran Ashwin said on his YouTube channel that management showed absolutely zero confidence in Kuldeep Yadav.
- Kuldeep was omitted from all three ODIs against England, including the Lord's decider despite Jasprit Bumrah's absence.
- Ashwin argued Kuldeep, with about 170 wickets in 120 matches, compares favourably with leading white-ball wrist spinners globally.
What Happens Next
- Kuldeep last played for India in June during the home ODI series against Afghanistan, appearing in one of three matches.
- India picked a bowling-heavy XI at Lord's but still left Kuldeep out, intensifying debate over his white-ball role.
- Ashwin suggested Kuldeep should not wait indefinitely if selection patterns under Gambhir are unlikely to change soon.
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