“No Doubts”: Sanjay Manjrekar Encourages Kuldeep Yadav to Be Added to the 5th Test and Dropping Shardul

With the fifth and final match scheduled to start on Thursday, the India vs. England Test series is coming to an end. Despite being benched throughout this trip, Kuldeep Yadav is still doubtful for the forthcoming game at the Kennington Oval in London. Because of the excellent performances of spin-bowling all-rounders Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep may once again be left out, even though the pitch at this ground is known to help spinners later in the game.

In response, veteran Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said it would be “no-brainer” to have Kuldeep in the starting lineup. Kuldeep should be brought in even if it means losing Shardul Thakur, according to Manjrekar, given how well Jadeja and Sundar have performed, particularly in the fourth Test.

Who would have imagined that Washy might be a potential No. 5 in a Test match? Sometimes you could think you get carried away with hitters’ batting form. Additionally, Jadeja bats almost like a pure batter at number six. However, even without Rishabh Pant, India will need to start having faith in their batting lineup. Kuldeep Yadav will also need to return. Throughout this series, there have been numerous instances where you would have thought Kuldeep would be a member of the Indian bowling attack, Manjrekar said ESPNcricinfo.

We have discussed the times when India could win a game and make a difference. Kuldeep Yadav may have been quite helpful in such situation. Shardul Thakur sits out as he enters. However, this is what I’m hearing. According to those who know the Indian coach well, you might see Shardul Thakur playing. However, it Kuldeep playing seems obvious to me.
However, because of a shoulder injury, England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth and final Test match against India. In Stokes’ place, England’s deputy captain, Ollie Pope, will be captaining the team.

The pacers Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, as well as spinner Liam Dawson, are the other England players who will not be participating.

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