India cricket team star Kuldeep Yadav has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for leave towards the end of the month due to his wedding. The spinner is currently a part of the Test squad in the IND vs SA series. As per reports, Kuldeep was supposed to get married earlier this year but it was postponed due to the end of IPL being delayed.
Kuldeep Yadav to get married in November last week
As per Times of India, Kuldeep is waiting for the BCCI to approve his request for leave for his wedding. Sources in the board told the publication that the spinner had sought leave from the board for the last week of November. Although Kuldeep is a part of the Test squad for the IND vs SA series, it remains to be seen if he will make it the playing XI.
“Kuldeep’s wedding is planned for the last week of November. The team management will assess when they need his services before granting him the exact number of leaves,” a BCCI source informed.
Kuldeep was last seen in action in the 2nd unofficial Test between India A and South Africa A at the BCCI’s CoE. He managed to take just one wicket in the game. Prior to that game, he featured in one ODI and two T20Is in Australia.
Will Kuldeep play in IND vs SA 1st Test?
The wrist spinner has been in excellent touch in Test cricket, taking 12 wickets in 2 matches against the West Indies. But the surface at the Eden Gardens might aid faster spinners more.
We already know that Gill and Gambhir prefer all-rounders over frontline players. This could mean that Axar might be used ahead of Kuldeep, and not just because he bowls faster than Kuldeep, but is definitely a much better batter than him.
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