Kapil Dev points to T20, ODI schedule for India's spin struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:59 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Kapil Dev expressed concern over India's difficulties against spin bowlers, attributing them to an excess of T20 and ODI fixtures. Ahead of a two-Test series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on Saturday, he emphasized the need for players to participate more in domestic red-ball cricket to enhance their skills against spin. Dev suggested that elite players should play more three- and four-day matches to help develop younger talents. His comments follow India's underwhelming performances in recent home series against New Zealand and South Africa, where the batting lineup struggled against spin bowling. He also highlighted the importance of managing player workloads to prevent injuries.
- •Kapil Dev criticizes India's heavy white-ball schedule.
- •India faces Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting Saturday.
- •India struggled against spin in past home series against New Zealand and South Africa.
- •Dev advocates for more participation in domestic red-ball cricket.
- •Emphasizes managing player workloads to reduce injuries.
- 9:59 AMYahoo Sports — 'They play too many T20s and ODIs': Kapil Dev blames white-ball schedule for India's struggles against spin
"India's recent challenges against spin bowlers are largely attributed to the abundance of T20 and ODI fixtures. Former captain Kapil Dev emphasizes the need for players to gain more experience in domestic red-ball cricket. He suggests that elite players should engage in three to four-day games, which would provide opportunities for younger talents to learn from seasoned domestic cricketers.
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