Kuldeep Yadav is not playing IND vs Eng 5th Test, should not come as a surprise – why is it here. Cricket news
Kuldeep Yadav has been out of playing once again as India has faced England in the fifth and final test at the Oval. With this decision, the wrist-spinner has passed through a full five-match series without playing a single game-a fact that has surprised and disappointed many fans and former players.Follow live: IND vs Eng 5th Test Kuldeep showed a good form under the leadership of this series and was expected to play a role, especially on dry pitches. His ability to break the partnership and present something different from traditional spin options made him a strong contender. But despite the discussion, the team management is stuck with other combinations throughout the series. This time, the situation in the Oval has played a big role in the decision. Since the beginning of 2023, there have been 22 first class matches at the site. The seamers have taken 617 wickets in those games, while the spinner has managed just 79. This season this season has a trend even more unilateral, which has a speed of 131 wickets out of 131.
India has gone as a major spinner with Ravindra Jadeja, and with Washington Sundar as an auxiliary option. Both offer more with the bat, which may have bowed to the balance on a pitch to help the bowlers fast. This is a difficult call for Kuldeep, which did not have a chance to prove itself in the entire series. For now, he keeps him out again, with the team’s strategy and the position of the pitch.
