Ravindra Jadeja’s emergence as the country’s premier all-rounder and lead spinner in white-ball cricket means either one of Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal get to feature in the Indian playing XI in white-ball cricket.
Kuldeep Yadav hasn’t got much game time over the past couple of years due to the emergence of Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ravindra Jadeja has become India’s first-choice all-rounder and spinner in limited-overs cricket
- Kuldeep Yadav has only played 7 ODIs and 2 T20Is for India since January 2020
- “I just think I should be playing more games,” Kuldeep said in a recent interview
India’s left-arm leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav understands how difficult it is for the team management to pick between the trio of himself, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja in limited-overs cricket due to the latter’s all-round abilities.
Jadeja’s emergence as India’s premier all-rounder and lead spinner in white-ball cricket means either one of Kuldeep or Chahal get to feature in the playing XI nowadays. Kuldeep played the first-two ODIs against England in March but went wicketless after which he was dropped for the final game of the series.
“It depends on what the team wants. Team combination matters a lot and I personally feel Jadeja brings a lot of depth in the batting. He scores both with bat and ball. So, it is always tough to choose between him and us,” Kuldeep told Crictracker.
Kuldeep argued that he hasn’t got much game time and hasn’t been included regularly in the playing XI which is why it has been difficult for him to regain his confidence and rhythm.
“I just think I should be playing more games because when you don’t do that, you tend to lack both rhythm and confidence. While being in regular touch, you are always high.
“Yes, the last two years were difficult and very different for me. I didn’t get a chance due to the team combination and sometimes you need to sacrifice your spot as well. However, some games didn’t go in my favour but you always need to work hard and keep the momentum going, your time will probably come,” Kuldeep said.
Notably, the 26-year-old chinaman pointed out how the Indian captain and coaches have been providing him support throughout the tough times.
“Team management has been very supportive in these times. The best thing is that they always tell me about things happening in the team or what they want right now.
“Virat and Ravi Bhai also keep talking to me regularly and tell me the things needed in the match. Bharat Arun has also been supportive alongside management,” Kuldeep said.
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