"Clear that Shubman Gill Doesn't Have Enough Faith" - Former RCB Batter's Massive Claim on Kuldeep Yadav's Performance in SL vs IND 2026 1st Test

Shubman Gill doesn’t have enough faith in Kuldeep Yadav: Mohammad Kaif

Kuldeep Yadav's limited use in the Test against Sri Lanka raises concerns about Shubman Gill's faith in the unique spinner, as Mohammad Kaif emphasizes the need for longer spells and confidence in overseas conditions.

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

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.

'Shubman Gill doesn't have enough faith in Kuldeep'

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif criticised captain Shubman Gill for not giving spinner Kuldeep Yadav enough longer spells during the first Test against Sri Lanka, suggesting a lack of faith.

Gill doesnt have enough faith in Kuldeep: Kaif slams skipper for lack of overs to wrist-spinner - The Tribune

Even in spin-friendly conditions where Manav Suthar took a ten-wicket haul and veteran Ravindra Jadeja took some valuable wickets, Kuldeep could get only one wicket and was used sparsely. While both Suthar and Jadeja got to bowl around 44 overs, Kuldeep could get just 25 overs across both innings in India's win by 165 runs.

"Clear that Shubman Gill doesn't have enough faith" - Former RCB batter's massive claim on Kuldeep Yadav's performance in SL vs IND 2026 1st Test

Mohammad Kaif feels Shubman Gill should have given Kuldeep Yadav longer spells in the recently concluded Test series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.