Published 20:31 IST, March 3rd 2021
Virat Kohli explains why Kuldeep Yadav has been excluded from Playing XI in ongoing series
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has explained the reason behind chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion in Playing XI in the ongoing Test series against England
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Ahead of fourth and final Test match against England at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Indian skipper Virat Kohli has revealed why chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav was excluded from Indian squad for third Test match that was contested under lights last week.
Kuldeep had featured in Playing XI for second Test in Chennai that was played on a rank-turner where he had gone wicketless in first innings and finished with figures of 2/25 in second. wrist-spinner had to once again warm bench in last Test match and giving clarification on same, Kohli said that or frontline spinners including likes of Axar Patel, and, Washington Sundar provide an extra batting option, and refore, he could t feature in pink-ball Test.
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'He isn't playing right w': Virat Kohli
"Kuldeep is bowling better than he has ever bowled before and his head is excellent. He isn't playing right w due to combinations of side, we are wanting an extra batting option due to likes of Washington and Axar being inexperienced as of w,"Kohli told reporters on eve of fourth Test.
With amount of depth that Indian team have at moment especially in middle and lower middle-order, Kuldeep Yadav might t get a chance in final Test match eir.
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all-important 4th Test match
Even if contest ends in a stalemate, t only will Virat Kohli-led side end up sealing series, but will also consolidate ir spot in finals of ICC World Test Championship and will face New Zealand at 'Mecca of Cricket' Lord's. summit clash will be played between June 18-22.
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England look to spoil India's chances
Meanwhile, England on or hand will look to play spoilsport after being out of WTC final contention following a humiliating 10-wicket loss in third Test. Joe Root-led side will be hoping to have last laugh by winning final Test match and should that happen n Australia will face New Zealand in ICC World Test Championship decider in over three months time as Team India must avoid a defeat by all possible means to qualify for finals.
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20:31 IST, March 3rd 2021