KL Rahul was not the only ‘blank’ to be ruled out of the South Africa series. was a gentleman looking forward to a grand comeback, especially after his stellar performance IPL 2022 where he pushed purple cap holder Yuzvendra Chahal really close. Though his ‘elder brother’ eventually triumphed, Kuldeep really made a mark. Fans were very eager to see him in blue color. However, this did not happen with the wrist spinner now ruled out of the five-match series.
‘We got Kuldeep Yadav back in the mix because we see quality’
“Disappointed to be ruled out of the South Africa series due to injury, but I am sure the boys will give their best on the pitch, and I am supporting them in every way. Looking forward to coming back stronger,” Kuldeep Yadav told KOO App written on.
The All India Senior Selection Committee has named wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant as captain and Hardik Pandya as vice-captain for the home series against South Africa.
KL Rahul was “desperate” to miss the series and said that it was hard for him to accept it. He also said that he was eager to guide India at home for the first time.
According to a BCCI statement, Rahul will be ruled out due to a right groin injury, while Yadav will be ruled out of the series after sustaining a right arm injury while batting in the nets tomorrow evening.
India are set to take on South Africa in the first T20I match of the five-match home series at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.
India head coach Rahul Dravid has hailed Kuldeep Yadav’s return to the national team and said that the left-arm spinner can change the landscape of the game in the middle overs.
Kuldeep picked up 21 wickets for his new franchise Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022 when Kolkata Knight Riders released him ahead of the mega auction and was named player of the match four times.
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“It is good to have Kuldeep back in the mix. Unfortunately he had a knee injury in the last IPL (which required surgery), and without actually playing any first-class cricket, we brought him back into the mix because we see quality.
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