The former Indian cricketer feels Kuldeep Yadav is a unique bowler who will make the most of the opportunity whenever given one.
Kuldeep Yadav hasn’t played a Test for India since January 2019.
However, with conditions in Chennai expected to favour spin and Ravindra Jadeja unavailable, the left-arm chinaman bowler could finally get his chance.
Speaking to PTI, Irfan Pathan said Kuldeep Yadav’s uniqueness makes him a must-have against England.
Kuldeep Yadav has fallen down the pecking order in the last couple of years.
The team management even chose to go with debutant Washington Sundar in the absence of R Ashwin in Brisbane.
However, Irfan Pathan feels England’s struggles against leg-spin make Kuldeep Yadav’s inclusion a no-brainer when India take on England in Chennai.
Kuldeep Yadav has played a total of six Tests for India, picking up 24 wickets.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s return to form and Washington Sundar’s impactful debut could see Kuldeep wait a little bit longer for his seventh Test.
But Irfan Pathan has full faith in the 26-year-old’s abilities.
Pathan believes Kuldeep Yadav, Sundar and Ashwin could start
With a multitude of options at their disposal, it is unclear whether India will go with three spinners against England.
With Chennai historically being a welcome ground for slower bowlers, Irfan Pathan predicted India will go with three spinners in the side.
Revealing his choice for the side’s spinners, Irfan Pathan said that Washington Sundar could act as an all-rounder and join Kuldeep Yadav and R Ashwin to form a spin-bowling trio against England.
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