In a current assertion, Rahul Dravid highlighted the significance of Kuldeep Yadav’s choice over Axar Patel, pointing to the instance of VVS Laxman to assist his choice. Dravid recalled the second when he noticed Axar Patel strolling out to bat at No. 6, which reminded him of VVS Laxman’s function in the same place.
“When I saw Axar walk in at No. 6, I remember looking at Vikram and thinking, ‘Jeez, VVS (Laxman) used to walk out at that position’. With due respect to Axar (laughs), he is a lovely player.”
This comparability with Laxman displays the religion Dravid had in Kuldeep Yadav’s skills. Regardless of the robust choice to decide on between Axar and Kuldeep, Dravid believed that Kuldeep’s efficiency within the collection was excellent, proving the choice proper.
“It’s been tough on Kuldeep. He’s bowling at a time when there are legends of the game (Ashwin and Jadeja) who are playing as spinners. So it’s not been easy for Kuldeep. He hasn’t played a lot of red-ball cricket since making his debut here in 2017. Given the context, for him to come into this series and perform the way he has, it’s been absolutely superb.”
Kuldeep Yadav’s inclusion within the group proved to be a strategic transfer, as he picked up 19 wickets within the collection and performed essential roles with the bat as nicely. Dravid acknowledged the problem confronted by Kuldeep, given the presence of spin legends like Ashwin and Jadeja within the group, however praised his efficiency within the collection.
“What happens when we go overseas, we will have to just see. Ashwin, 500 wickets in 100 Tests, sometimes doesn’t play in those games. When we go abroad, we don’t get wickets that allow us to play more than one spinner. Sometimes we are playing without a spinner on wickets like that. Those are the kind of wickets that are being prepared. Sometimes it’s tough.”
Dravid remained cautious about Kuldeep’s future choice, particularly for abroad excursions, the place the group usually performs with out a spinner as a consequence of pitch situations. He emphasised the necessity to assess the state of affairs fastidiously and make choices primarily based on the situations and group necessities.
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