The Indian decision to persist with the strategy of three coatings and overlook the Yadav Kuldeep during the test series in England has evoked interviews-like inside the dressing room, and among fans. Tactical calls, repeated five matches, were defining the feature of the Indian approach in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Throughout the series, India decided to combine around three frontline Pacers, with Spin elaborated by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, both versatile. The aim was to extend the bat set and offer a greater depth at the cost of a specialized spinner. But as the tests were worn and the playgrounds began to crumble, the absence of Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian first -class wrist, has become increasingly striking.
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At a press conference after 4 on the fifth and final test in Bowling Coach Morne Morkel, he explained the justification of repeated selection calls.
“To be honest, it was part of our interview before every match. Testing in the tests, given the nature of the goal and overhead conditions in the first days, we felt it was another dough,” Morkel said. “In the last few games, our fourth sailor did not like too much overs as Washi and Jadeja, which were capable of bowling long spells, we leaned to strengthen the bats.
Before the series, there was silent expectations that Kuldeep Yadav would be prominently, especially given how his left shoulder wrist could challenge the attacking middle order of England. Nevertheless, the team was constantly leaning on partial timers and left it, even though the conditions began to be favorable for rotation.
For the final test on the ovalIndia deviated from this plan – three fast, spinning from Sundar and Jadeja and added a pillow while launching with the coming Karun Nair. However, England closed day 4, which needed only 35 runs with four goals in hand, questions about whether India had too much threatened bowling firepower.
When the series is approaching its conclusion with England prepared for victory 3-1, checking around Indian selection calls-especially the continuing omission of culteep-only louder.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
4th August 2025
