Indian player Kuldeep Yadav has often faced an inconsistent team despite his obvious talent and potential impact in the international cricket arena. Cricket commentator Aakash Chopra recently expressed strong criticism over what he describes as the unfair handling of Kuldeep by the team management, pointing out that the player’s potential is being wasted, depriving him of the opportunity to develop as a pillar in the attack. swivel of India.

Chopra pointed out that Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have continued to secure their places despite their age and fitness considerations, but Kuldeep’s development as a unique spin option is being overlooked.

“Ashwin will go first because he is older. Jadeja is also fitter and younger. So he will stay longer. You have to start preparing,” he continued, stating that he believes Kuldeep deserves consistent playing time to prepare for long-term contributions.

Recently, Washington Sundar has been given some playing time as a young option, which Chopra sees as a positive move to groom future talent. However, he believes Kuldeep did not receive the same courtesy in previous cases, even when the conditions suited him.

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“You started giving a chance to Washington Sundar now, but you didn’t do the right thing with Kuldeep,” Chopra said. This, he maintains, reflects a lack of genuine commitment from management to invest in Kuldeep’s growth.

The situation came to a head when Kuldeep, though supposedly fit to play, was left out of the Mumbai Test against New Zealand due to “injury monitoring”. Chopra questioned this decision, suggesting that it could indicate a lack of trust in Kuldeep or, worse, a lack of transparency with the bowler himself.

“You are not preparing Kuldeep, and he is that person because today’s batsmen surrender to that kind of wrist spin. However, we are not going to play with it. In a sense, we are not being honest with him. He will be sent for injury treatment, though he is available for the Mumbai match,” Chopra said.

He argued that Kuldeep’s exclusion feels especially unjustified given his availability and fitness, adding that such decisions can affect the spinner’s morale and momentum.

Chopra highlighted that the team’s reluctance to include Kuldeep now could limit their preparation for future critical series, such as the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where spin has historically been crucial on certain pitches. The Melbourne and Sydney Tests, still two months away, could have benefited from a player of Kuldeep’s ability, especially given his left-arm wrist spin variation.

“If Kuldeep is available or able to play the Mumbai Test against New Zealand, he could also have been picked for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,” Chopra argued, hinting that Kuldeep’s selection for these matches could be instrumental in preparing for matches. challenging abroad.

In Chopra’s opinion, Kuldeep Yadav’s spin bowling style, capable of baffling modern batsmen, is an invaluable skill that India cannot afford to overlook. His comments call for a re-evaluation of how young, talented players like Kuldeep are treated, calling for fairer development opportunities and greater transparency in selection decisions that directly impact India’s future.