Kuldeep Yadav shines in England One-Day Cup, dismisses Ben Stokes amid India selection criticism

Indian left‑arm wrist‑spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been performing for Yorkshire in England’s domestic One‑Day Cup. In a match against Durham, he bowled ten overs for just 23 runs and took two wickets, including former England captain Ben Stokes, who was caught off a reverse‑sweep attempt, and Colin Ackermann. His spell helped Yorkshire restrict Durham to 165 and secure a comfortable win.

Despite the strong showing, Kuldeep has not featured for India during their recent England tour, prompting former India wicket‑keeper Deep Dasgupta and others to urge the selectors to include him in the upcoming two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka. The criticism highlights his limited opportunities for the national side, where he has been on the bench for most limited‑overs fixtures since the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Kuldeep’s domestic form is expected to bolster his case for a place in India’s Test XI, alongside spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar, as the team prepares for the Sri Lanka tour starting 15 August.