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India captain Shubman Gill faces questions over Kuldeep Yadav's bowling usage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:14 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

India captain Shubman Gill faces questions over Kuldeep Yadav's bowling usage

Summary

In the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, India captain Shubman Gill's decision to limit Kuldeep Yadav to just 25 overs raised concerns. Kuldeep managed one wicket, while fellow spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja combined for 14 wickets over 44 overs. Former cricketer Mohammed Kaif suggested that Gill's strategy indicated a lack of confidence in Kuldeep, a unique bowler who requires longer spells to find his rhythm. Following this match, India is set to play their next Test in Colombo on August 23, with the possibility of debuting all-rounder Saransh Jain to counter Sri Lanka's left-handed batters.

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By the Numbers

•India won the first Test against Sri Lanka by 165 runs.
•Kuldeep Yadav bowled only 25 overs across two innings.
•Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar each bowled around 44 overs.
•India will play their next Test in Colombo on August 23.
•Saransh Jain is a potential debutant for the upcoming match.

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12:14 PMYahoo Sports — 'Shubman Gill didn't back him': India captain questioned after Kuldeep Yadav bowled just 25 overs in Galle

What they're saying

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Kuldeep bowled only 25 overs across India’s two innings in the Test and took one wicket, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja bowled around 44 overs each and shared 14 wickets. India won the Test by 165 runs.
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