Delhi: The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is now close and the teams of India and New Zealand are getting ready for the title. Before this match, former cricketer Akash Chopra has given an important advice. He talked about the change in the playing-XI of the Indian team and gave the opinion to exclude Kuldeep Yadav.
Washington replaced Kuldeep
Akash Chopra said about the playing-XI for the final, “Can you include Washington Sundar in the team in place of Kuldeep Yadav? I think this would be a correct change. If I want to advise any change, then I will make this change. ” He believes that Washington Sundar can be selected in place of Kuldeep, as it can be beneficial according to the strategy.
Aakash Chopra Believes India Might Opt for Washington Sundar Over Kuldeep Yadav in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final Against New Zealand.
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Why Washington Beautiful?
Akash Chopra further clarified his opinion and said, “Why should Washington Sundar be chosen?” The answer is straightforward. They should be selected for this reason because it will give the team off-spin variation, which is necessary against the left-handed batsmen. And the New Zealand team has most left -handed players. ” His argument was that this strategy against New Zealand could benefit.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Champions Trophy performance
Kuldeep Yadav has so far performed well in the Champions Trophy 2025. He took 2 wickets in the match against New Zealand, but so far Kuldeep has taken just 5 wickets in 4 matches. His performance in matches against Bangladesh and Australia was not much special and he failed to take wickets in these matches.
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