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Deep Dasgupta Urges Kuldeep Yadav's Inclusion in India's XI for SL Series
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM
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India’s head coach Deep Dasgupta has publicly insisted that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should be selected in the playing XI for the upcoming India vs Sri Lanka series.
India’s head coach Deep Dasgupta has made a clear statement that spinner Kuldeep Yadav must be part of the playing XI for the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka. The comment comes amid ongoing discussions about the composition of the squad for the series scheduled to start next week.
Dasgupta, who has been at the helm of the national team for the past year, highlighted Yadav’s recent form and his ability to bowl in crucial phases of the game. He added that Yadav’s variations and experience could provide a strategic advantage against Sri Lanka’s batting lineup.
The decision will be taken by the selection committee, but Dasgupta’s stance signals a strong preference for Yadav’s inclusion. The cricket board is expected to announce the final squad shortly, and the announcement will likely reflect the coach’s recommendation.
Yadav has previously played a pivotal role in India’s limited‑overs campaigns, and his presence in the XI could bolster the team’s spin attack. The upcoming series will test the effectiveness of this strategy as India prepares to face Sri Lanka on home soil.
Dasgupta, who has been at the helm of the national team for the past year, highlighted Yadav’s recent form and his ability to bowl in crucial phases of the game. He added that Yadav’s variations and experience could provide a strategic advantage against Sri Lanka’s batting lineup.
The decision will be taken by the selection committee, but Dasgupta’s stance signals a strong preference for Yadav’s inclusion. The cricket board is expected to announce the final squad shortly, and the announcement will likely reflect the coach’s recommendation.
Yadav has previously played a pivotal role in India’s limited‑overs campaigns, and his presence in the XI could bolster the team’s spin attack. The upcoming series will test the effectiveness of this strategy as India prepares to face Sri Lanka on home soil.