World Cup 2023: Kuldeep Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Sunil Joshi – While the ICC ODI World Cup is nine months away, former India selector Sunil Joshi has picked Kuldeep Yadav over Yuzvendra Chahal in the 15-member squad. Joshi feels Chahal has lost his magic a bit and wants him to play domestic cricket to rediscover his form. While the leg spinner has been India’s leading spinner in white-ball formats for one year, Kuldeep Yadav has made a stunning comeback into the team by putting on match-winning performances in all formats. Joshi reckons Kuldeep will be the trump card in the ODI World Cup. Follow ODI World Cup 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Any bowler will go through that phase at some point. Chahal is most likely in that stage. Someone like Chahal, who is unable to gain game time in the middle, should surely suggest that the team management send him to play domestic cricket. Match time is critical for him to regain his form. That appears to be the best preparation for Chahal,” Joshi said to ESPNCricinfo.
ODI World Cup 2023: NO KULCHA in WC? Former BCCI selector picks Kuldeep Yadav over Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, CHECK Out
Kuldeep Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Who has the edge in the KULCHA battle?
- Chahal was the second leading wicket-taker in ODIs in 2022 for India scalping 21 wickets.
- The leg spinner has also started 2023 with a bang picking three wickets in the ODI series against New Zealand.
- In Kuldeep’s absence, Chahal became the number one in white-ball formats. However, since Kuldeep’s comeback, the KULCHA duo have not played much together.
- Playing the KULCHA combination together has not been a feasible option for India owing to dropping of one all-rounder instead to accommodate both players.
- Kuldeep 2.0 is back with a bang as he picked up six wickets in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand preceding the five wickets he took against Sri Lanka in the ODI series.
- The Chainaman also won the player of the match award in the first Test against Bangladesh picking up nine wickets.
- However, Joshi feels Kuldeep needs to be more consistent with his performances.
“Kuldeep Yadav is in a state of complete calm. He needs to be more consistent. He must consider the tactical aspect. He must decide how he will approach each team and venue. The World Cup is being held in India, yet each venue has a unique character in terms of pitch, soil, and climate. He needs to plan accordingly”.
ODI World Cup 2023: Who are Sunil Joshi’s other picks in the spin department? – Sunil Joshi feels Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel are all in the running to be in the 15-member squad. Joshi, though has backed Jadeja to be in the team owing to his all-around abilities. The former selector also feels Sundar and Ravi Bishnoi should be in the team owing to their match-winning abilities.
With the World Cup being held in India, tracks will assist spinners, it would not be a surprise if India stacks the squad with four to five spinners.
ODI World Cup 2023: NO KULCHA in WC? Former BCCI selector picks Kuldeep Yadav over Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, CHECK Out
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