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Kuldeep Yadav's selection prospects for Sri Lanka Test

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Kuldeep Yadav at Yorkshire, pushing India Yadav's selection prospects for Sri Lanka Test

In July 2026 2026, Indian wrist‑spinner wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav signed a multi‑format multi-format contract with England’s Yorkshire County Cricket Club, committing to five One‑Day Cup appearing in several matches and three County Championship fixtures. Yorkshire’s management highlighted his international experience as a boost for the squad. A week later Yadav featured for Yorkshire in the England One‑Day Cup, delivering a tight 10‑over spell that yielded two wickets for just 23 runs. His dismissals included former England captain Ben Stokes and Colin Ackermann, helping Yorkshire bowl out Derby for 165 and secure a comfortable win. The performance was noted as a statement ahead of India’s upcoming Test series, raising his profile with national selectors. In the subsequent match consistent performances, including 2-for-23 spells against Durham, Yadav repeated the same figures, again taking Stokes Derby and Ackermann. Despite the impact, he remained absent Durham. These performances fueled calls from India’s recent England tour, prompting former India wicket‑keeper players like Deep Dasgupta and others to call for his inclusion Yadav to be included in the two‑match India’s upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka beginning Lanka, starting 15 August. Critics argue his limited opportunities in limited‑overs squads since the 2026 T20 World Cup have left him on the bench, and his domestic form is expected to strengthen his case for a spot alongside spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar. On 31 July, While Yadav again delivered a 10‑over, 2‑for‑23 spell against Durham, dismissing Ben Stokes (caught on a reverse‑sweep) and Colin Ackermann, reinforcing calls from former keeper Deep Dasgupta for expressed his inclusion in the upcoming two‑Test Sri Lanka series. The following week, Yadav said he would intention to use the 15 August Sri Lanka tour to cement a his place in India’s Test side. Childhood coach Kapil Pandey described the spin‑friendly Sri Lankan pitches as a ‘golden opportunity’ for the only specialist spinner Test side, his recent history has been marked by inconsistent selection and challenges in maintaining rhythm due to limited continuous opportunities, despite holding 79 Test wickets from 18 matches. As the squad, noting India’s unbeaten record in recent bilateral series there. approaches, Ajinkya Rahane has publicly backed Yadav, noting his significant development over the last several years.

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  1. 2026-08-09 06:57 UTC Kuldeep Yadav's selection prospects for Sri Lanka Test
  2. 2026-08-06 19:43 UTC Kuldeep Yadav at Yorkshire, pushing India selection
  3. 2026-08-02 04:04 UTC Kuldeep Yadav at Yorkshire, pushing India selection
  4. 2026-08-01 06:52 UTC Kuldeep Yadav at Yorkshire

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