Last Update: January 13, 2023, 11:41 AM IST
Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI photo)
Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh lashed out at the team management for not giving Kuldeep a long rope
Due to the tough competition within the team, Kuldeep Yadav has been in and out of the team. But whenever he gets a chance, he makes sure that his presence doesn’t go unnoticed. on Thursday when India In the Kolkata ODI against Sri Lanka, the chinaman bowler took 3/51 in 10 overs as the Men in Blue bowled out the visitors for 215. In reply, KL Rahul made sure of that with a blistering 64 off 103 balls. Another series win for the team
Kuldeep’s heroics earned him the player of the match award. However, fans were curious whether the leg-spinner would get another. Last month, he took an eight-wicket haul in the Chattogram Test, making a comeback after almost 3 years. Despite a match-winning performance, he was dropped in the final Test, which angered followers of the game.
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Meanwhile, former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh came down hard on the team management for not giving Kuldeep a longer rope. Ganesh wrote on his Twitter account,
“Kuldeep, enough man. Don’t take so many wickets. 3 wickets already the chances are really high to drop you for the next match #DoddaMathu #CricketTwitter #INDvSL.”
Kuldeep, enough is enough man. Don’t take so many wickets. 3 wickets already your chances of getting dropped for the next match are really high #doddamathu #crickettwitter #indvsl— Dodda Ganesh Dodda Ganesh (@doddanesha) January 12, 2023
Netizens found it funny but it was a genuine point raised by the former cricketer considering the treatment Kuldeep has received over the years. But the leg-spinner has continued to work hard and worked a lot on his fitness and skills.
Speaking at the post-match presentation after India’s win, Kuldeep credited the NCA coaches for his fitness as the left-hander took three wickets in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens.
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“I am happy with my performance. Whatever opportunities I get, I try to give my best and bring back my abilities. When you play, you have to focus, when you are not in the 11 So you can relax. At the moment, I am really enjoying my bowling,” said Kuldeep.
“Although team composition is important, I don’t think too much about it, just focus on giving my best when the opportunity comes,” he added.
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