Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Morkel Discusses Kuldeep Inclusion and Batting Consistency
India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, wants to include the spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who is really good.
But, he says the top batsmen need to score more runs first so they can fit Kuldeep in.
The team is trying to balance the team by picking all-rounders to help with batting.
Morkel explained that some players have been chosen to bowl longer overs and ask questions to the batsmen.
Morne Morkel says India's top-six batters need to be consistent for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion.
Kuldeep Yadav, a world-class spinner, may play in the last Test at The Oval.
India has preferred all-rounders to bolster batting, with mixed results.
Morkel defends the choice of Anshul Kamboj over Prasidh Krishna.
Shardul Thakur's under-bowling in the match.
- Who
- Morne Morkel, Kuldeep Yadav, and the Indian cricket team.
- What
- Discussion on team selection and strategy for the Indian cricket team.
- When
- During the fourth Test in Manchester.
- Where
- Manchester, England.
- Why
- To improve team balance and performance.
Need for Kuldeep
Current Strategy
Team Composition
Need for Kuldeep
The team needs more consistent batting performance from the top 6 batters to include Kuldeep Yadav.
Current Strategy
The team can perform well with the existing combination of all-rounders.
- Bowling Coach
- Morne Morkel
- Player Discussed
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Match Location
- Manchester
- Reason for discussion
- Team selection and strategy
Sources
Test cricket needs specialists, not part-time all-rounders: Manoj Tiwary questions Gautam Gambhir’s approach
‘Shubman Gill reluctant to use spin, not certain if Gambhir and Rahul agree’: Manjrekar, Shastri slam India captain’s tactics
‘If India Lose Series…’: Why Are Fans Upset With Gautam Gambhir?
IND vs ENG 2025: Sidhu slams Gambhir’s tactics after India stare at series-defeat in Manchester
