Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Kuldeep Yadav Opens Up About India Test Snubs
Kuldeep Yadav is an Indian spinner who wants to play more matches for his country.
He said it feels bad when he is selected for the squad but not the playing XI.
He explained that the team sometimes chooses players based on its strategy or combination.
Under Rahul Dravid, Kuldeep played more often than he has under Gautam Gambhir.
India recently left him out of some matches against England and Sri Lanka.
In one Sri Lanka Test, another spinner was chosen instead and did not take a wicket.
To keep practicing, Kuldeep played county cricket for Yorkshire in England.
He took 10 wickets in three matches there.
Kuldeep Yadav said he feels disappointed when India’s management leaves him out of the playing XI.
He played 60 matches during Rahul Dravid’s tenure but 38 under Gautam Gambhir, according to the report.
India selected four pacers instead of Kuldeep for the final ODI against England.
Kuldeep was omitted from the second Test against Sri Lanka, where Saransh Jain was preferred and took no wickets.
He sought match practice with Yorkshire, taking 10 wickets in three County Championship matches at an average of 12.
- Who
- Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, along with India’s team management, Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir and Saransh Jain.
- What
- Kuldeep discussed his limited selection for India’s playing XI and his efforts to gain match practice through county cricket.
- When
- The comparison covers Rahul Dravid’s tenure from November 2021 to June 2024, along with recent ODI and Test matches.
- Where
- For India matches against England and Sri Lanka, and for Yorkshire in the County Championship.
- Why
- Kuldeep said selections depend on the team’s combination or strategy; he played county cricket to gain experience and match practice.
- Dravid tenure
- Rahul Dravid was India’s head coach from November 2021 to June 2024.
- Matches under Dravid
- Kuldeep played 60 matches across formats during Dravid’s tenure.
- Matches under Gambhir
- Kuldeep has played 38 matches under Gautam Gambhir, according to the report.
- England ODI selection
- India used four pacers instead of Kuldeep in the final match of the three-match ODI series against England.
- Sri Lanka Test selection
- Kuldeep was left out of the second Test against Sri Lanka, with Saransh Jain preferred.
- Yorkshire record
- Kuldeep took 10 wickets in three County Championship matches for Yorkshire at an average of 12.