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Will Kuldeep Yadav play? India coach reveals big selection headache ahead of Galle Test
Published 9 August 2026 ยท india
India's spin bowling coach addressed worries about Kuldeep Yadav's fitness after the warm-up match, highlighting that Kuldeep bowled almost twenty overs before taking a precautionary
India's spin bowling coach addressed worries about Kuldeep Yadav's fitness after the warm-up match, highlighting that Kuldeep bowled almost twenty overs before taking a precautionary break to evaluate his condition.
Fellow spinners Jadeja and Suthar garnered extensive pitch experience with longer spells. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, returning from a hand injury, participated fully in drills. The
team's focus remained on adapting to local conditions in readiness for the upcoming Test series.
Published: August 9, 2026 โข 9:08 PM IST ยท Updated: August 9, 2026 โข 11:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's spin bowling coach addressed worries about Kuldeep Yadav's fitness after the warm-up match, highlighting that Kuldeep bowled almost twenty overs before taking a precautionary break to evaluate his condition.
Fellow spinners Jadeja and Suthar garnered extensive pitch experience with longer spells.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, returning from a hand injury, participated fully in drills.
The team's focus remained on adapting to local conditions in readiness for the upcoming Test series.