Why Is Kuldeep Yadav Not Playing In The IND Vs SL 2nd Test? BCCI Explains
Team India made just one change to their playing XI for the IND vs SL 2nd Test in Colombo on Sunday. Kuldeep Yadav, who played in India's 165-run win in Galle was dropped in favour of newcomer Saransh Jain. Later, BCCI revealed that Kuldeep was ill which led to his absence from the XI. "Mr Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection in the…
India's cricket team for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo featured a single change to the playing XI. Kuldeep Yadav, who had previously played in a 165-run win in Galle, was replaced by newcomer Saransh Jain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) disclosed that Kuldeep was ill, which prevented him from being selected for the match.
According to a BCCI statement, Mr. Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness and is therefore unavailable for selection in the Playing XI. However, he can participate as a concussion substitute if needed. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav had not participated in team training sessions, further casting doubt on his selection for the Colombo Test.
During the toss, Shubman Gill confirmed his absence from the team. While Kuldeep Yadav is one of India's leading bowlers, he has faced inconsistency issues. In the Galle match, Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja performed exceptionally well, whereas Yadav's performance was subpar, resulting in just a single wicket, courtesy of a remarkable catch from Shubman Gill.
Meanwhile, Saransh Jain made his Test debut after a string of impressive performances in domestic cricket. The 33-year-old, India's 320th men's Test player, also holds the distinction of being the first off-spinner to make a Test debut for India since Washington Sundar in January 2021.
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