{"id":3503,"date":"2025-09-19T03:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T03:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bet777.net\/?p=3503"},"modified":"2025-09-19T03:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T03:26:30","slug":"kuldeep-yadav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bet777.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/kuldeep-yadav\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI came so close, yet\u2026\u201d \u2013 Kuldeep Yadav reveals why he didn\u2019t feature in any England Test match"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kuldeep Yadav faced heavy criticism as he didn\u2019t play a single game against England. <\/a>Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has finally broken his silence over being left out of the Test series against England. He revealed that he was close to featuring in four matches, but team combination decisions meant he had to remain on the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India\u2019s 2025 Test tour of England was widely regarded as one of their best in recent times. However, one of the most talked-about topics during the series was, \u201cWhere is Kuldeep Yadav?\u201d The wrist spinner didn\u2019t play a single match, drawing significant criticism for the team management, led by Gautam Gambhir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indian side opted for extra batting depth, fielding both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. With Kuldeep being the frontline spinner, his absence\u2014especially after Ravichandran Ashwin\u2019s retirement\u2014came as a major surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, India managed to avoid any setbacks, finishing the series with a 2-2 draw. Now, over a month later, Kuldeep Yadav has finally addressed why he didn\u2019t feature in any of the games in England, despite widespread expectations that he would play all five Tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kuldeep Yadav revealed that the team management had communicated clearly with him, emphasizing that their decisions were based on team balance rather than his individual skills.<\/a> Speaking to reporters ahead of India\u2019s Asia Cup 2025 clash against Oman, he said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There was clear communication. In four matches, I was close to playing, but the team needed batting depth. The message was very clear \u2014 it wasn\u2019t about my skills or batting; it was just about the team combination. As a bowler, my primary role is to take wickets, and I\u2019m also working on improving my batting.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently the leading wicket-taker for India in the Asia Cup 2025<\/a> with seven wickets, Kuldeep remains unfazed by external noise around the India vs Pakistan game. On his rhythm, he added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When you step onto the field, it\u2019s just a batter in front of you. I have always approached it this way against Pakistan.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My rhythm is set now. I\u2019m in good rhythm. Initially, I faced some difficulty, but the wicket is perfect for spinners \u2014 even better than the Champions Trophy wickets.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuldeep Yadav will next take the field when India faces Oman in their upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 19th September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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