Ravichandran Ashwin voiced disappointment over Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion from India’s squad for the New Zealand series, saying a single bowler should not bear criticism when conditions are tough. He predicted that Varun Chakravarthy may be preferred for the tour instead of Kuldeep and warned that India is prioritising batting strength over specialist bowlers.
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Kuldeep Yadav’s supporters would care because the comments highlight his possible omission from an upcoming international series.
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