MSK Prasad advocates for Kuldeep Yadav in all formats for India

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MSK Prasad advocates for Kuldeep Yadav in all formats for India
Summary

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad has voiced strong support for Kuldeep Yadav, urging the Indian team to include the bowler across all formats ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series. Despite Kuldeep's 368 international wickets, he has often found himself sidelined in favor of all-rounders. Prasad emphasized Kuldeep's unique skill set, particularly as a genuine specialist spinner, during a recent interview. The discussion arises as India plans their spin attack for the upcoming series, where competition may limit Kuldeep's selection once again. Prasad believes omitting him could prove detrimental, especially with the spin-friendly conditions expected in Sri Lanka.

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  • Kuldeep Yadav has 368 international wickets.
  • India's two-Test series in Sri Lanka begins soon.
  • MSK Prasad champions Kuldeep's role as a specialist spinner.
  • Kuldeep faces competition from other spinners in the squad.
  • India has shown a preference for all-rounders in recent selections.
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  • 3:21 PMYahoo SportsFormer BCCI chief selector backs 368-wicket bowler Kuldeep Yadav to play across all three formats for India
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While his snubbing from the Indian National team had caused a lot of outrage, one country BCCI selector wants Kuldeep Yadav to be present with the side.

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