Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been a regular member of the squad for a long time, but opportunities in the playing XI have been hard to come by in recent matches. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra questioned why the left-arm wrist-spinner continues to be overlooked in favour of Washington Sundar and Axar Patel during the ongoing England series.
Chopra argued that Kuldeep is often the first player to pay the price whenever things go wrong, whether India are playing at home or overseas. He added that the selectors and team management tend to drop Kuldeep without a second thought, despite his proven ability to deliver match-winning performances.
“The more you think about him, the more you realise what is happening? Why is justice never done to this guy? Why does this guy never get proper opportunities? We are not treating him well, there is no doubt about it,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
“It has happened in multiple formats. It has happened in India and outside India. He is the first guy who faces the consequence of anything, whether it’s a change in strategy, the team not doing well, or the batting not going well. The first guy who goes out is Kuldeep Yadav,” he added.
It is a travesty for Kuldeep Yadav: Aakash Chopra
This year, Kuldeep has received limited opportunities across all formats, raising further questions about his role in the Indian team. Despite remaining a part of the squad, the team management appears undecided about how to utilise the spinner and whether he deserves a place in the playing XI.
“He has played for so many years, but has played a handful of matches. As soon as someone is doing slightly better, he is played ahead of him, or an all-rounder who can bat is played ahead of him. So, not being able to make a place for Kuldeep Yadav is a travesty,” Chopra said.
“When we talk especially about ODI cricket, where the middle overs are slightly sluggish, you need a wicket-taker, and not to think about Kuldeep Yadav at all in such a scenario, I think it’s a little sad. The right thing is not happening. I feel there should at least be an attempt to play him in the XI, but it’s not happening at all. I don’t like it,” he concluded.
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