{
  "id": 10109224,
  "title": "Michael Clarke says Kuldeep Yadav is not getting enough opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/michael-clarke-says-kuldeep-yadav-is-not-getting-enough-opportunities",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:50:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/michael-clarke-kuldeep-yadav-indian-spinner-10895625/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Clarke has expressed his belief that Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm wrist spinner, is not receiving sufficient opportunities in India's white-ball games. Clarke, a former cricketer, describes Yadav as one of the best all-format spinners in the world currently playing the game. Despite his praise for Yadav, Clarke notes that he hasn't been favored as a starter in recent India white-ball games. This lack of opportunities is attributed to several factors, including Yadav's recent form, the team's playing combination, and the playing conditions. Former players believe Yadav should be a constant in the team, regardless of these factors, due to his talent as a wicket-taker. Clarke himself has noted Yadav's exceptional skills in all formats of the game, calling him the best all-format spinner in the world. However, Kuldeep Yadav has faced a series of omissions from India's Test and T20I squads, including after an indifferent start in India's test series against Sri Lanka. Despite this, he has returned to England and achieved a significant milestone, recording his first 10-wicket haul in First-Class cricket. Kuldeep, while acknowledging his disappointment at not being in the playing XI, understands that the team's strategy and composition may dictate the players' selections.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Yadav is described as one of the best all-format spinners in the world currently playing.",
    "Clarke notes Yadav should be a constant in the team due to his talent as a wicket-taker."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Former cricketer Michael Clarke's endorsement of Kuldeep Yadav as a top spinner underscores the puzzling nature of Yadav's inconsistent selection for India's white-ball games despite his touted talent.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}