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Crazy Kuldeep Yadav stat shows how he is being wasted under Gautam Gambhir

Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has seen limited action under the current coaching regime, appearing in only three of India's 35 matches across SENA nations over the past two years. Despite his strong career record, he was excluded from the recent T20I series against New Zealand, where the team favored batting depth through Axar Patel and Naman Dhir.

Critics like Ambati Rayudu argue that Yadav's ability to flight the ball would have been more effective than the flatter deliveries of finger-spinners during the 87-run loss at Eden Park. Sairaj Bahutule has defended the selection strategy, noting that the squad is prioritizing balance.

Yadav is expected to rejoin the playing XI for the upcoming ODI series starting in November.

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