Former India Coach Ravi Shastri Backs Kuldeep Yadav as Wankhede's Trump Card for T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal vs England; Who Will India Drop?
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Shastri's Bold Call: Kuldeep Yadav Must Play Wankhede Semifinal vs England
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News18•05-03-2026, 09:50
Shastri's Bold Call: Kuldeep Yadav Must Play Wankhede Semifinal vs England
•Former India coach Ravi Shastri advocates for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in Team India's playing XI for the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final against England.
•Shastri emphasizes Kuldeep's importance due to England's eight right-handed batsmen and the flat Wankhede pitch, which favors spin.
•He suggests Kuldeep can be a game-changer, taking wickets in middle overs where pacers struggle, even if it means dropping a batter.
•Shastri believes relying solely on Varun Chakravarthy is risky and a second wicket-taking spin option is crucial.
•The crucial semi-final match against England is scheduled for Thursday in Mumbai.
