After Axar joins the Test squad, India releases Kuldeep Yadav.
Kuldeep Yadav has been dropped from the Indian Test squad by the team administration. The decision was made when Axar Patel reached full fitness. The Indian left-arm spinner has already arrived in Mohali; where the first of two Tests against Sri Lanka ended on Sunday (March 6).
Although Kuldeep (27) was not originally select as a back-up for Axar (28); the team management believes that three left-arm spinners are unnecessary, given the presence of Ravindra Jadeja. In addition, the 18-man roster includes two more spinners, R Ashwin and Jayant Yadav.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) famous when naming the squad on February 22; that “Axar Patel is as of now experiencing recovery and would not be accessible for the primary Test. Afterward, he’ll be assess to see on the off chance that he’ll be choose; for the moment Test.” Since the Mumbai Test against Unused Zealand in December; the Ahmedabad-based spinner has been out of activity. Kuldeep’s nearness was not considered vital presently that he is accessible for determination for the Bangalore Test. In three days, India defeated Sri Lanka within the to begin with Test in Mohali. The group, on the other hand, will stay in Mohali until Wednesday; when they will fly to Bangalore for the moment and last Test on Walk 13.
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Meanwhile, second batting coach Apurva Desai, trainer Anand Date; and physio Partho have all been sacked by the team management, while Sairaj Bahutule has been retain. The former India spinner will be in the team for the second Test as well.
While the Indian team was playing a white ball series against the touring Lankans; NCA staffers went to Mohali to assist the Test specialists ahead of the first Test.
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