India's predicted second-string playing XI for the Asia Cup
Even after knowing the fact that the Asia Cup might be shifted, the BCCI is looking forward to sending a second-string squad.
9. Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav returned to the Test squad after two years during the England series. He has traveled with the team, but Jadeja and Ashwin’s dominance has been an obstacle for Kuldeep to make it to the squad. Even after playing one game against England, he was dropped. And it is almost certain that Virat Kohli will pick Jadeja and Ashwin ahead of Kuldeep in the WTC final.
Therefore, it will be better if the selectors choose Kuldeep to participate in the Asia Cup. The spinner has played 20 T20I games and has picked up 39 wickets so far. The best bowling figure of 5/24 adds feathers to his hat as he is a wicket-taker for his captain. Apart from that, Kuldeep has an excellent economy rate of 7.11 in T20Is.
Kuldeep has played in 45 IPL games so far. In the toughest T20 tournament, he has picked up 40 wickets. But, he has been underplayed due to poor management by the Kolkata Knight Riders. Hence, Kuldeep should join this squad to make a name for himself as the T20 World Cup is approaching. His chinaman bowling could be a great asset to any captain.
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