US EditionKuldeep Yadav All but Earns Gautam Gambhir's Trust to Play 2nd Test After Revealing Pietersen's ...
ENGLAND, JUN 30 – Kevin Pietersen advised Kuldeep Yadav to adopt an attacking mindset to take wickets in English conditions as India seek to strengthen their bowling after the first Test defeat.
- Spinner Kuldeep Yadav revealed to The Indian Express that Kevin Pietersen mentored him during IPL with Delhi Capitals, sharing key insights on pitches, fielding, and tactics for England.
- Following Headingley's Test, India’s team stuck with Jadeja and four pacers, but struggles for wickets in dry conditions have sparked speculation that Kuldeep Yadav may join the XI for Birmingham’s second Test.
- Kevin Pietersen advised Yadav to adopt an attacking mindset, emphasizing wicket-taking over support, as he shared insights during IPL to prepare him for English conditions.
- Speculation grows that India will include Kuldeep Yadav alongside Jadeja at Edgbaston, boosting their wicket-taking potential in the second Test.
- Edgbaston has historically aided spinners, with Kuldeep claiming 21 wickets in six Tests against England, highlighting the need for two spinners to succeed on batting-friendly surfaces.
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The second Test match between India and England is going to start from Wednesday, July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Before this match, many cricket experts have recommended the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. In the first Test, India had decided to field with three fast bowlers, one spin all-rounder and one seam all-rounder.
Kuldeep Yadav all but earns Gautam Gambhir's trust to play 2nd Test after revealing Pietersen's ...
It remains to be seen if India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill decide to put their bet on Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test match against England, but it so appears that the leg-spinner is far more than just ready to let it rip against Ben Stokes and his men. In fact, his preparations began as early as the IPL 2025 season in the Delhi Capitals camp, where team mentor and former England captain Kevin Pietersen helped him fine-t…
Armed with English wisdom, Kuldeep Yadav makes bold promise ahead of Test comeback
England vs India: Spinner Kuldeep Yadav recalled his experience of learning from Kevin Pietersen about the nuances of bowling in England. The wrist-spinner might make his way into the XI for the second Test, starting July 02 in Birmingham.
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