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In the first test match played between India and Sri Lanka, Team India performed brilliantly and defeated the host team by a huge margin of 165 runs. Despite this spectacular victory, a different debate has erupted in the corridors of Indian cricket and the future of Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who is considered the team’s biggest match winner, currently seems to be in danger. Despite bowling a total of 150 balls in both the innings of the Galle Test, Kuldeep got only 1 success, after which serious questions have been raised about his place in the playing eleven.
Kuldeep Yadav’s lackluster performance in Galle Test
When the team entered the Galle ground against Sri Lanka, the pitch was considered favorable for spin bowlers. The captain and team management fielded Kuldeep Yadav along with Ravindra Jadeja and young Manav Sutar. In the match, while on one hand Manav Sutar and experienced Jadeja forced the Sri Lankan batsmen to kneel down by spreading the magic of their spin, Kuldeep Yadav was seen struggling to regain his rhythm. He bowled about 25 overs during the match and took only one wicket after conceding more than 103 runs. Due to his inability to perform as per expectations, there is now a strong discussion about his being dropped from the playing eleven of the next match.
Is Kuldeep unable to fit in as the third spinner?
In Indian Test history, whenever matches are played on the slow pitches of the subcontinent, the role of spinners becomes important. Former cricketers and veterans believe that Kuldeep Yadav usually plays as the third spinner option in the team. Veteran player like R Ashwin has also said in a recent interview that playing the role of third spinner and bowling short spells is very challenging for any bowler. Bowlers who bowl fast with the old ball get more help on the pitch, whereas Kuldeep’s bowling style is a little different. In such a situation, clouds of doubt are now looming over the priority of captain Shubhman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir in their planning.
Pressure despite strong performance in domestic cricket
It is not hidden from anyone that whenever Kuldeep Yadav has got opportunities in limited overs and Test cricket, he has changed the match with his bowling. Despite this, not getting playing time in the playing eleven for a long time is coming in the way of his career. Media reports and cricket pundits believe that if Kuldeep continues to struggle like this, the team combination may force him to sit out in the upcoming tours. There has been a debate on social media and among sports fans as to whether it would be the right decision to ignore such a talented bowler after a bad match.
All eyes on the upcoming Colombo Test and playing eleven
Now the second and decisive Test match of the series between India and Sri Lanka is to be played from August 23 at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo. Captain before this important match [शुभमन गिल](cite: 1.1.7) And the biggest headache before the team management will be to decide whether they repose faith in Kuldeep Yadav once again or give a chance to some other option or fast bowler who is performing brilliantly in domestic cricket. However, for Kuldeep Yadav, this time is at the biggest crossroads of his career, where he will have to make a tremendous comeback to prove his worth.