India is set to take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test of the 2024 series at Green Park, Kanpur, one big question is on the minds of many fans: Why is Kuldeep Yadav not in the playing XI? The talented wrist-spinner, known for his ability to weave magic with the ball, has been left out for this crucial match. So, what’s behind this decision? Let’s dive into the strategy behind India’s team selection.
Why is Kuldeep Yadav Not Playing 2nd Test?
When Rohit Sharma won the toss, he chose to bowl first—a decision that wasn’t surprising given the conditions. The pitch at Green Park seemed soft, and the weather forecast suggested overcast conditions. These factors play a huge role in determining team strategy, and in this case, it heavily favored fast bowlers over spinners. Rohit said:
“We are going to bowl first. The pitch seems a bit soft, so we have to make early inroads and we want our three seamers to make use of it.”
India has decided to go with three seamers, banking on the fact that early moisture in the pitch and cloudy skies could help them swing the ball and trouble Bangladesh’s top order. With pacers expected to dominate, there’s less room for spinners in this lineup.
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Overcast Conditions likely to favour pacers
Green Park, Kanpur, is known to offer some assistance to spinners, but with overcast weather and a soft pitch, fast bowlers are likely to extract more from these conditions. The movement in the air and off the seam can create early breakthroughs, which is exactly what India is aiming for.
Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion, therefore, makes sense under these circumstances. While Kuldeep is a match-winner on turning tracks, the conditions in Kanpur for this Test are not ideally suited for spinners like him.
India Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
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Bangladesh Playing XI
Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed
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