IND vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing?

In a strategic and prudent move, the Indian cricket team has opted to make five significant changes to their playing XI for the dead rubber match against Bangladesh, just on the cusp of the Asia Cup 2023 Final.

IND vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing?

One of the key decisions includes giving a well-deserved rest to the versatile spin bowler, Kuldeep Yadav, underlining the team’s meticulous approach to managing player workload and ensuring peak performance in crucial upcoming contests.

Rohit Sharma at toss: We are gonna field first. It is something we haven’t done in the tournament, we haven’t done it under lights so it gives us an opportunity to bat under lights. The wicket honestly has got everything for everyone. Pacers who bend their back in the daytime have also got movement and there have been assistance for the spinners. Got to be brave and play your natural game. We got to give game time to some other guys who haven’t played. We have made five changes. Virat, Hardik, Siraj, Bumrah and Kuldeep are out. Tilak makes his debut. Shami and Prasidh also come in. Suryakumar also gets a game.

Kuldeep Yadav, renowned for his spin variations and ability to fox even the most accomplished batsmen, has been a vital asset for the Indian bowling attack. The decision to rest him for this match highlights the team management’s focus on the long-term fitness and effectiveness of their players, especially in a challenging and competitive cricketing landscape.

As the Asia Cup 2023 Final draws near, these calculated changes in the lineup emphasize the team’s meticulous planning and strategic approach to team composition. It’s about striking the right balance between giving essential rest to pivotal players and providing others a chance to rise to the occasion and make a lasting impression.

Ind Playing XI

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna

Bench: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer

Ban Playing XI

Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed , Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

Bench: Mohammad Naim, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Afif Hossain