Ashwin questions team management's handling of Kuldeep Yadav's absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the Indian team management for Kuldeep Yadav's continued exclusion from the ODI squad, as he did not play in the recent series against England. Ashwin expressed concerns that the management's lack of faith in Kuldeep is evident, given their decision to omit him despite Jasprit Bumrah's unavailability. He noted that since Gautam Gambhir became head coach, Kuldeep has appeared in only 38 of 104 international matches. This ongoing absence has sparked debate among cricket fans regarding Kuldeep's future with the team. Kuldeep last played for India in a home ODI series against Afghanistan in June, where he featured in only one match.
- •Kuldeep Yadav missed the entire ODI series against England.
- •Ashwin believes the management lacks confidence in Kuldeep.
- •Gautam Gambhir has been head coach since July 9, 2024.
- •Kuldeep last played in June during the ODI series against Afghanistan.
- •Ashwin considers Kuldeep one of the top wrist spinners globally.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'Absolutely zero confidence': Ashwin questions Gautam Gambhir and team management over Kuldeep Yadav's handling
"Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned Kuldeep Yadav's continued absence from India's team. The spinner was overlooked for the entire ODI series against England. Ashwin believes the team management has lost faith in the left-arm wrist spinner. He suggested Kuldeep should stop waiting for opportunities that may not come. Kuldeep's lack of game time has sparked significant debate among cricket followers.
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