NEW DELHI: The Indian crew control’s name to drop Kuldeep Yadav for the second one Test towards Bangladesh created a stir with Harbhajan Singh turning into the most recent former participant to slam the verdict.
Kuldeep was once adjudged guy of the fit for his function in India’s 188-run win within the first Test. He took a fit haul of 8 wickets together with a career-best 5/40 and scored 40 a very powerful runs. But this perceived to have now not been sufficient to earn a spot in the second one Test as seamer. Jaydev Unadkat Was picked forward of him within the enjoying 11.
Kuldeep’s surprising exclusion has made Harbhajan wonder whether the left-arm wrist spinner “would be better off” if he isn’t successful ‘participant of the fit’ awards.
Harbhajan, considered one of India’s largest spinners, was once utterly baffled through the decision to drop Kuldeep.
“I think from now on, Kuldeep should stop taking five-wicket hauls. Who knows that he might just get to play two Test matches in a row!” a sarcastic Harbhajan informed PTI when his response was once sought.
“Like last time when he got a five-for, before Chattogram Test, was against Australia in Sydney (5/99) in different conditions. He was supposed to be India’s No. 1 spinner in overseas conditions but he had to wait for more than two years to play a Test.
“Now he performed after just about two years once more and has been dropped once more. Would love to understand the reason,” said Harbhajan, one of the four Indian bowlers to have taken 400-plus wickets.
While Umesh Yadav and comeback man Unadkat got six wickets between them, the pitch wasn’t a seamer’s paradise. R Ashwin also got four wickets. The pitch was offering assistance to spinners as Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan got a few to turn square.
The ‘Turbanator’ also felt that “safety” has just become a word in Indian cricket and no one is walking the talk.
“I do not wish to identify any participant however one of the crucial gamers within the Test set-up were given an extended rope, as much as 5 years. In case of Kuldeep, it sort of feels that the period of his safety is 5 days.
“How does one feel safe if he gets dropped after taking eight wickets. Can he play fearless cricket when all that the team management has done is to instil fear in him?” wondered Harbhajan.
Harbhajan mentioned whilst he would agree that Bangladesh are not essentially the most bold facet in Test structure however a performer being benched is more likely to ship a unsuitable message amongst kids.
“You can never perform if there is a sword hanging over your head. I only hope that Kuldeep doesn’t lose confidence because of this as he is someone who should be serving India for another good 8-10 years,” he added.
(With PTI inputs)
Kuldeep was once adjudged guy of the fit for his function in India’s 188-run win within the first Test. He took a fit haul of 8 wickets together with a career-best 5/40 and scored 40 a very powerful runs. But this perceived to have now not been sufficient to earn a spot in the second one Test as seamer. Jaydev Unadkat Was picked forward of him within the enjoying 11.
Kuldeep’s surprising exclusion has made Harbhajan wonder whether the left-arm wrist spinner “would be better off” if he isn’t successful ‘participant of the fit’ awards.
Harbhajan, considered one of India’s largest spinners, was once utterly baffled through the decision to drop Kuldeep.
“I think from now on, Kuldeep should stop taking five-wicket hauls. Who knows that he might just get to play two Test matches in a row!” a sarcastic Harbhajan informed PTI when his response was once sought.
“Like last time when he got a five-for, before Chattogram Test, was against Australia in Sydney (5/99) in different conditions. He was supposed to be India’s No. 1 spinner in overseas conditions but he had to wait for more than two years to play a Test.
“Now he performed after just about two years once more and has been dropped once more. Would love to understand the reason,” said Harbhajan, one of the four Indian bowlers to have taken 400-plus wickets.
While Umesh Yadav and comeback man Unadkat got six wickets between them, the pitch wasn’t a seamer’s paradise. R Ashwin also got four wickets. The pitch was offering assistance to spinners as Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan got a few to turn square.
The ‘Turbanator’ also felt that “safety” has just become a word in Indian cricket and no one is walking the talk.
“I do not wish to identify any participant however one of the crucial gamers within the Test set-up were given an extended rope, as much as 5 years. In case of Kuldeep, it sort of feels that the period of his safety is 5 days.
“How does one feel safe if he gets dropped after taking eight wickets. Can he play fearless cricket when all that the team management has done is to instil fear in him?” wondered Harbhajan.
Harbhajan mentioned whilst he would agree that Bangladesh are not essentially the most bold facet in Test structure however a performer being benched is more likely to ship a unsuitable message amongst kids.
“You can never perform if there is a sword hanging over your head. I only hope that Kuldeep doesn’t lose confidence because of this as he is someone who should be serving India for another good 8-10 years,” he added.
(With PTI inputs)