Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Ashwin Criticizes India's Exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav
Ravichandran Ashwin, a former Indian spinner, is upset that Kuldeep Yadav was not included in the team for a big cricket match against England.
Ashwin thinks it's unfair because another player, Arshdeep Singh, was included even though he bats lower in the order.
Ashwin also feels bad for Kuldeep because he's a good bowler and being left out might make him lose confidence.
Many fans and former players agree that Kuldeep should get more chances to play.
The team chose to have more fast bowlers because they thought the weather would be better for fast bowling, but Ashwin's comments have started a big discussion about whether Kuldeep should be in the team more often.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the Indian team's decision to exclude Kuldeep Yadav from the third ODI against England at Lord's.
Ashwin questioned the logic of including Arshdeep Singh, who bats at No. 8, while leaving out Kuldeep for batting depth.
The absence of Jasprit Bumrah due to injury made Kuldeep's omission even more puzzling for Ashwin.
Ashwin expressed concern that repeated exclusions could affect Kuldeep's confidence and rhythm.
Fans and former cricketers also argued that Kuldeep deserves more opportunities in the ODI team.
- Who
- Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Indian cricket team management
- What
- Criticism of Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the ODI team
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Lord's, England
- Why
- Team management's decision to prioritize batting depth and pace bowling conditions
- Player
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Commentator
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Match
- Third ODI against England
- Venue
- Lord's
- Date
- Sunday
- Injured Player
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Batting Position
- Arshdeep Singh at No. 8
