India`s Team Dilemma: Should Kuldeep Yadav Play?

India`s team composition faces scrutiny as Kuldeep Yadav`s potential inclusion sparks debate ahead of the Lord`s Test.

As the anticipation builds for the third Test at Lord`s, former Indian cricketer Arun Lal has raised eyebrows regarding India`s batting depth, particularly the lineup extending to number nine. With the team’s composition under scrutiny, Lal advocates for the inclusion of left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has been in scintillating form. Kuldeep boasts impressive Test statistics, with 56 wickets at an average of 22.16, yet he has only participated in 13 red-ball matches since his debut in 2017, last playing in October 2024.

India`s strategy thus far has leaned towards utilizing bowling all-rounders like Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar at No. 8, but the question remains: is this the best approach? After a disappointing five-wicket loss in the first Test at Leeds, India roared back with a commanding 336-run victory at Edgbaston, marking their first triumph at that venue in nine attempts. Captain Shubman Gill has emerged as a beacon of hope, amassing 585 runs in two Tests, including a double century and two centuries, setting records for the highest score by an Indian captain in Tests and the highest score by an Indian batter in England.

Despite Gill`s accolades, his struggles against England`s Jofra Archer cast a shadow over his achievements. As discussions swirl around the ideal playing XI for the crucial Lord`s Test, fans and experts alike are eager to see how India will counter England`s formidable bowling attack. For more insights, check out cricket and cricket news.

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