IND vs SL 2nd Test: Ahead of the Pink Ball Test, Team India have released Kuldeep Yadav from the squad with Axar Patel returning to the team after an injury. Kuldeep was originally named in the squad and joined in from the T20I squad as the fourth spinner with Patel out of the Mohali Test. The left-armer however returned and joined the team in Mohali and now will set course for Bangalore, with Yadav headed back. Follow Insidesport.in for all India vs Sri Lanka live updates.
IND vs SL 2nd Test: Axar Patel back in contention for Pink Ball Test, Kuldeep Yadav released from India’s squad ahead of Bengaluru trip
As per Cricbuzz, Axar Patel has replaced Kuldeep Yadav in India’s squad for the 2nd test in Bengaluru. Although Kuldeep was not picked as a back-up for Axar, the team management decided to let go of the former considering the bunch of options at hand. India already have two left-arm spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Jayant Yadav also adding up the numbers.
During the squad announcement, the BCCI had mentioned that Axar will miss out on the 1st Test, with his rehabilitation and further fitness determining his availability for the second game. The 27-year-old Ahmedabad-based spinner has been out of action since the Mumbai Test against New Zealand in December and missed the tour to South Africa.
IND vs SL 2nd Test: Axar Patel back in contention for Pink Ball Test, Kuldeep Yadav released from India’s squad ahead of Bengaluru trip
Rohit Sharma and Co. won the first Test against Sri Lanka in Mohali within three days. The squad, however, will continue to stay in Mohali till Wednesday, when they will fly to Bangalore, where the Pink Ball Test starts on March 12.
Meanwhile, the team management has also released second batting coach Apurva Desai, trainer Anand Date and physio Partho but have, however, retained Sairaj Bahutule in the contingent. The NCA staff had travelled to Mohali to assist the squad while India were playing T20is in Dharamshala.
IND vs SL 2nd Test: Axar Patel back in contention for Pink Ball Test, Kuldeep Yadav released from India’s squad ahead of Bengaluru trip
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