IND vs ENG: Why is this happening to this player, what is the use of sitting like this

IND vs ENG: Three matches have been played so far in the ongoing Test series between India and England, and two matches are still left. The performance of the Indian team remains a topic of discussion in this series, but the biggest question is when will Kuldeep Yadav get a chance in the playing XI? This question is not only in the minds of the fans, but it has also become a puzzle for the selectors of Indian cricket.

Kuldeep Yadav's Test career: Brilliant, but limited

Kuldeep Yadav made his debut in the Dharamsala Test against Australia in 2017. Even after eight years have passed, Kuldeep has been able to play only 13 Test matches. Even in such a short time, he has taken 56 wickets, in which his average has been 22.16 and economy rate 3.55. These figures clearly show his ability. Still, he is constantly being ignored.

Lack of batting: Is this the real reason?

Team India is playing with two spinners in this series, but Kuldeep is not getting preference over Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. It is believed that the reason for this is his weakness in batting. The Indian team management is giving preference to a bowler who can also contribute with the bat. The all-round ability of Jadeja and Sundar puts them ahead in this race. But is this reason enough to keep an effective bowler like Kuldeep out?

Kuldeep's batting record in first-class cricket

It is true that Kuldeep's batting figures in international cricket are not very impressive. He has scored 199 runs in 13 Tests, that is, the average is around 13. But his figures in first-class cricket are much better. Kuldeep has scored 1050 runs in 43 first-class matches, which includes one century and six half-centuries. These figures show that his batting is not completely weak. Still, due to not getting consistent opportunities, he is not able to fully prove his talent in Test cricket.

Questions that remain unanswered

The repeated neglect of a talented bowler like Kuldeep Yadav raises a big question for Indian cricket. Is it fair to leave out a world-class spinner based only on his lack of batting? Should the selectors focus more on his bowling strength? These questions are not only important for Kuldeep's future but also raise questions about the strategy and balance of the Indian team.