Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kuldeep Yadav's fighting spirit will see him through: Coach
Kuldeep Yadav is a talented left-arm wrist spinner for India.
He has played for India for many years but has not been given many chances to play in recent times.
His coach, Kapil Pandey, believes that Kuldeep is a very good bowler and has made important contributions to the team.
Even though Kuldeep has not been playing in the last few matches, his coach says he is not disappointed and will keep working hard.
Kuldeep has taken 194 wickets in One Day Internationals and has also scored runs with the bat.
His coach says that Kuldeep's fighting spirit and hard work will help him get more opportunities in the future.
Kuldeep Yadav has played only 38 internationals since July 2024 despite India playing 104 matches.
His childhood coach, Kapil Pandey, believes Kuldeep's fighting spirit will help him regain his place in the team.
Kuldeep has taken 194 wickets in ODIs and has also contributed with the bat, scoring a century and several half-centuries.
Pandey dismissed suggestions that Kuldeep's limited Test appearances reflect his worth, emphasizing his impact in crucial matches.
Kuldeep's work ethic remains unchanged, and he continues to train hard and play practice matches.
- Who
- Kuldeep Yadav, an Indian left-arm wrist spinner, and his childhood coach Kapil Pandey.
- What
- Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the playing XI in the third ODI against England and his future in the team.
- When
- The third ODI against England took place on July 21, 2024.
- Where
- The match was held at Lord's in England.
- Why
- The team management decided to go with four specialist fast bowlers, excluding Kuldeep Yadav.
Kuldeep's Performance and Potential
Team Selection and Opportunities
Performance and Impact
Kuldeep's Performance and Potential
Kuldeep Yadav is a top spinner for India and has made significant contributions in crucial matches, especially against England at home in 2024.
Team Selection and Opportunities
Despite his performance, Kuldeep has not been given consistent opportunities in the playing XI, with only 38 internationals since July 2024.
Team Selection
Kuldeep's Performance and Potential
Kuldeep's selection is a matter of pride, and his performance is not a concern; it is the team management's decision.
Team Selection and Opportunities
The team management's decision to exclude Kuldeep from the playing XI has raised questions about his role and future in the team.
- Player
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Role
- Left-arm wrist spinner
- Age
- 31 years
- Test Matches Played
- 18
- ODI Wickets
- 194
- Coach
- Kapil Pandey
- Current Team Coach
- Gautam Gambhir
- Recent Series
- England ODI series