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Michael Clarke has advised India to include Kuldeep Yadav in the Test team against England. He pointed to Ravindra Jadeja’s ineffective performance.
Delhi: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has advised India’s Test team management to include left-arrow Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI in the remaining Test matches against England. Clarke believes that Kuldeep is capable of taking wickets on any kind of pitch and it is a “absolutely clean and necessary decision” to include him in the team.
Ravindra Jadeja did not show effect in the first Test
India fed Ravindra Jadeja as the only spinner in the first Test match. But his performance was not as expected. He took only one wicket by mixing both innings. While there was a possibility of getting turn in some places on the pitch, especially against left -handed batsmen, Jadeja could not take advantage of these occasions. England easily achieved the target of 371 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series.
Open opinion in Beyond 23 Podcast
Michael Clarke expressed his opinion in Beyond 23 Podcasts without hesitation. He said, “I do not want to blame anyone directly, but I think Kuldeep Yadav should play. This decision is absolutely easy. He is a wicket -taking bowler and could have more impact than the rest of the bowlers in this Test.”
India should choose a balance team
Clarke also said that India compromises the bowling balance in the process of giving depth to its batting many times. He said, “India has been doing this for a long time. They give importance to additional batting and make their best spinner out. But you have to take 20 wickets to win the match in England.”
Bumrah needs better support
Clarke praised Jaspreet Bumrah and said that he needs better support in bowling. In the first inning, Bumrah performed brilliantly with five wickets, but in the second inning he could not take wickets. Clarke said that Mohammad Siraj and the famous Krishna put some good spells, but they also threw many loose balls, which could not create pressure.
Question on Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling
On Ravindra Jadeja’s performance, Clarke said that he did not show as much effect he should have had. Especially in the second innings, when there were rough spots on the pitch, Jadeja did not disturb the left -handed batsmen. Clarke said that he bowled a little more directly, which reduced the chances of taking wickets.
Second Test from 2 July
The second Test match between India and England will begin in Edgbaston from 2 July. It will be interesting to see how seriously the team management takes this advice of Michael Clarke.
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