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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the Indian team management's selection strategy, urging them to back wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav as a key match-winner for the 2027 World Cup while cautioning against over-reliance on Shivam Dube as an all-rounder

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel welcomed Rishabh Pant back to the franchise following a massive trade with LSG that saw Kuldeep Yadav move the other way. Axar promised Pant absolute operational freedom to play his natural game

Rishabh Pant is set to return to Delhi Capitals, while Kuldeep Yadav joins Lucknow Super Giants in a major IPL trade. Pant rejoined DC at a revised fee, and Kuldeep moves after a successful spell with the franchise since 2022

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy missed the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow due to a sore left thigh. The hosts handed a debut to Prince Yadav, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav returned to the side

India may rethink their bowling strategy for the Indore ODI decider after spinners struggled in Rajkot. Kuldeep Yadav’s form is under scrutiny, while Arshdeep Singh could be considered as India aim to maintain their unbeaten record at Holkar Stadium

India defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the third ODI at Visakhapatnam to win the series 2-1. KL Rahul finally won the toss, Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna starred with the ball, and India chased 270 comfortably