3 reasons why Kuldeep should be included in the Test squad against England

The rise of Kuldeep Yadav in the international forum is no secret. Kuldeep’s traditional guile and equally unconventional style have reaped beautiful results for the Indian team in recent past. Ever since his inception into the team, Yadav has laid the platform for India's unprecedented dominance in the limited overs format.

Thus, it is high time that the Indian management looks Kuldeep as a broader option for Tests. Although he performed substantially well against Australia last year, he failed to find his place in the Test squad for the tour of South Africa. Hence, in this article, we will look at three reasons why Kuldeep Yadav should be inducted into the Test squad for the upcoming Test series against England.

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#1 Plenty of variations

Kuldeep Yadav, a unique class of chinaman bowlers in the contemporary times, has revitalized the trade out of its decay along with a handful of other budding chinamen. Kuldeep, the spin wizard, is believed to have incorporated plenty of variations in his armory. The chinaman from UP has one of the most versatile variations amongst all other spinners in the world at the moment.

Kuldeep's arsenal includes the wrong-un, the traditional one, the slider, the flighted one, the flipper, and few that don't have names. Yadav has plenty of variations for an over. He can bowl six different deliveries in an over.

Amongst all other variations, Kuldeep is excellent at tossing the ball up in the air. Once Kuldeep tosses the ball up in the air, the ball dips extremely late which makes it quite difficult for the batsmen to read, and often remains unsure when to play his shot.

With these variations up his sleeve, Kuldeep has all the elements to reap results irrespective of the place and opposition. Thus, cometh the Test series against England, Kuldeep should be drawn into the Test squad which would strengthen the Indian team's balance as they could play with a lot of variations in the series.

#2 Equable mindset

A spin-bowler needs to have a big heart, a calm mind, and impeccable temperament. Kuldeep possesses an immense level of calmness and persistence. He knows his game well.

English conditions prove to be one of the grimmest challenges for any spinner. With damp and wet pitches, England happens to be a fast bowlers' paradise. However, the same is not the case this time around. The conditions are a bit dry and pitches are much harder than they were in 2014 when India last toured England.

Hence, the pitches in England would assist spinners a bit, provided he is patient enough to create his chances and keep batsman at the helm. Thus, with excellent skills and determination on his side, Kuldeep happens to be a viable addition to the Test squad for the series against England.

#3 Tough to read

Kuldeep is a developed bowler who has mastered the tricks of the trade and has manifested his application notably well. Often difficult to read, Kuldeep has evolved as the complete spin-bowler in recent times.

With a minimum of variation in his action and release point, most of the accomplished batsmen have failed to differentiate between the wrong'un and the stock delivery. Kuldeep's cunning ability to use the width of the crease has always overshadowed the slightest of variations in his action.

Thus, with these skill sets, Kuldeep Yadav promises to be a big threat for England, if ever included in the squad, in the Test series.