Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Rahane: Kuldeep Yadav unfortunate not to get sustained run
An important cricket player named Ajinkya Rahane talked about another player called Kuldeep Yadav.
Kuldeep is a bowler who spins the ball with his wrist, making it very tricky to bat against.
Rahane said that Kuldeep has become a much better player over the last few years.
He also said Kuldeep was unlucky because he did not get to play in the team for a long, steady stretch of time.
India is getting ready to play Sri Lanka in a special kind of match called a Test.
The first match will be played at Galle, and it starts in less than a week.
India's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah will not be playing.
That means Kuldeep might get his chance, because he is one of four spin bowlers in the squad.
Everyone will be watching India's bowlers to see if they can win the first match and take control of the series.
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane said Kuldeep Yadav had developed his game considerably over the past few years.
Rahane said Kuldeep was unfortunate not to get a sustained run in the team.
The first India versus Sri Lanka Test match at Galle is less than a week away.
Kuldeep is part of a four-man spin quartet and could play in the XI with India missing Jasprit Bumrah.
India's bowling will be in the spotlight as the visitors look to win the Test and gain an upper hand in the series.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane, former India captain, commenting on wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav.
- What
- Rahane said Kuldeep had developed his game considerably but was unfortunate not to get a sustained run in the team; Kuldeep could play in India's XI for the first Test.
- When
- Less than a week before the first India versus Sri Lanka Test match.
- Where
- Galle, the venue of the first Test match.
- Why
- India are shaping their bowling attack without Jasprit Bumrah and aim to win the Test to gain an upper hand in the series.
- Key figures
- Ajinkya Rahane, Kuldeep Yadav
- Subject
- Kuldeep Yadav's career and team prospects
- Series
- India versus Sri Lanka Test series
- First Test venue
- Galle
- Timing
- Less than a week away
- Kuldeep's role
- One of a four-man spin quartet
- India's absence
- Jasprit Bumrah not available
- Rahane's assessment
- Improved game; unfortunate lack of a sustained run