Axar Patel will replace Kuldeep Yadav in the second Test against Sri Lanka, according to Jasprit Bumrah. Kuldeep drop for the Day-Night game to make room for all-rounder Axar Patel.
Team India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah has spoken out about Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion from the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Bangalore. The left-arm wristspinner, who’s pick for the first game but warm the benches, was release for the Day-Night game to make room for all-rounder Axar Patel. In home Tests, the southpaw has emerged as an important member of the Indian team.
However, a shin injury and a positive COVID-19 test have kept him out of action lately. The selectors decided to include him in place of Kuldeep, who has been out of touch in recent times, because the BCCI’s medical team deemed him fit for the Bangalore Test. Opening up about it, Bumrah state that Kuldeep has not been drop but has been given a break from the bubble life.
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Jasprit Bumrah: Patel will replace Yadav in 2nd Test against SL
“As you can see, we haven’t kicked him off the team. He had been in the bubble for a long time and was thus release. It is difficult to remain in a bubble. “The mental aspect is important,” Bumrah said during the pre-match press conference. When asked about Axar’s inclusion, the right-arm pacer stated that the all-rounder would be included once he regained fitness.
“Whenever he has played, Axar Patel has added a lot of value, contributed a lot, and offers a lot in all departments.” He was injured, but he returns to the game as soon as he is healthy. We’ll talk about it, but he’s definitely valuable,” Bumrah added. Meanwhile, India’s starting XI in Bangalore will be interesting to watch.
Axar is almost certainly going to replace Jayant Yadav, who struggled in the previous game. However, because the Gujarat-born player is a true all-rounder. There is a chance that Jadeja will be rested and Axar will be included. Notably, Jadeja scored an unbeaten 175 and took nine wickets in the previous match, earning him Player of the Match honors. Bumrah believes that no player would want to rest after such an outstanding performance.
“I don’t think Ravindra Jadeja would want to take a break after such an outstanding performance.” He’s on a high and wants to repeat it,” he added.
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