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Cheteshwar Pujara believes Kuldeep Yadav's limited batting ability affects his chances of regular selection in India's ODI side. Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, meanwhile, emphasises the importance of five specialist bowlers, citing Australia's 2023 World Cup triumph
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India spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav could get opportunities in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton. He said the team management would decide its combination after assessing the pitch and conditions
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Rohit Sharma said parenthood has influenced not only his personal life but also his leadership style on the cricket field. Speaking on Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, he explained how the innocence and distinct personalities of his two children have taught him valuable lessons in understanding and communicating with people.
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Murali Kartik expressed surprise over Manav Suthar’s omission from India’s Test squad for New Zealand, calling him the find of the season. Suthar will join India A for three red-ball matches after claiming wickets in domestic and county cricket
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Abhishek Nayar is tempted to include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's fifth T20I against the West Indies but insists he must open. Nayar also backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion and praised Sanju Samson's explosive 56 off 23 balls in the previous match.
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Kuldeep Yadav was named Impact Player of the Series after India defeated West Indies 2-1 in the ODI series. The left-arm wrist-spinner took seven wickets and became the fastest Indian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets
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Gautam Gambhir backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, advising the spinner to focus on delivering quality spells rather than chasing wickets. The India coach also defended the five-bowler strategy and stressed building depth in red-ball cricket
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Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism over India’s recent Test struggles, saying his priority remains winning trophies. The head coach backed Kuldeep Yadav and the five-bowler strategy, insisting India are undergoing a transition and rankings do not reflect their progress
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India aim to seal their first overseas Test series win in three years against Sri Lanka, with skipper Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal under pressure to deliver big scores. Kuldeep Yadav’s place is also under scrutiny
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Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold said the Colombo pitch will determine whether India replace Kuldeep Yadav with off-spinner Saransh Jain in the second Test. He also highlighted Sri Lanka’s batting struggles and possible bowling changes after their Galle defeat
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Sri Lanka needed just four deliveries to dismiss India for 462 on day three of the Galle Test. Asitha Fernando removed Prasidh Krishna for two, while Kuldeep Yadav remained unbeaten on 13 as India’s innings ended in less than three minutes.
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Team India celebrated Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. The match marks India’s 600th Test appearance, making it the first Asian team and third overall to reach the milestone.
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Former India spinner Murali Kartik has backed Kuldeep Yadav for a consistent role in the Test side, saying the Sri Lanka series will be crucial for India’s WTC campaign and spin transition. He also favoured Dhruv Jurel ahead of Sarfaraz Khan
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Former India spinner Murali Kartik says the Sri Lanka Test series will be crucial for India’s WTC hopes and for identifying the next generation of spin leaders. He believes Kuldeep Yadav must receive consistent backing as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the end of his career
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Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets apiece, but Sri Lanka Cricket XI still posted 363/8 on the opening day of the three-day warm-up match against India ahead of the first Test in Galle
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India begin their preparations for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka with a three-day warm-up match against the SLC XI in Colombo. The contest offers crucial batting practice against spin and valuable acclimatisation ahead of the opening Test in Galle on August 15
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Deep Dasgupta has backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in India's playing XI for the Sri Lanka Test series, saying the wrist-spinner is essential on turning pitches. The former wicketkeeper also urged India to prioritise rebuilding its Test team over immediate World Test Championship qualification.
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Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire for the One-Day Cup and final phase of the County Championship. Kuldeep begins his stint against Glamorgan on Friday before featuring in three red-ball matches in September
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Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles should be viewed as part of a rebuilding phase, urging patience with the team's transition. The former all-rounder accepted criticism but reminded fans of India's recent success and called for introspection ahead of future challenges.
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India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of Sunday's series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's due to a hamstring strain. His absence leaves India thin on all-round options, with Kuldeep Yadav potentially replacing him