Former Australian wicketkeeper-Baad Hadin has said that even though Ravindra Jadeja is a good all-rounder and a good spinner, India should play Kuldeep Yadav as an attacker spinner.
India and England started their five -match Test series on a negative, as they lost the series opener by 5 wickets in Headingly. The team still has a chance for the level and even a chance to count the series as they face hosts from July 2 to July 2 in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
In the first test, Ravindra Jadeja was the only spinner in the lineup. He took only one wicket in two innings, and did not bring impressive results with his spin. Now, former Australian wicketkeeper-Baad Hadin has asked Jadeja to leave in the next match.
In the latest episode of his Listner Sport Podcast, Brad Hadin shared his concern on Ravindra Jadeja’s performance. He said that India should keep Kuldeep Yadav in the team. He mentioned that Kuldeep would be able to play the role of an attacker spinner as he meets to bowl with pacers like Mohammad Siraj.
,Are we seeing the decline of Ravindra Jadeja? I mean that he is effective in Indian conditions and knows how difficult it is to play left-arm spin in India, but I don’t think it is the best option in the team spin-wise. I will see Kuldeep. There is someone who is an attacker spinner, who can get wickets. You have found some bowlers couple. Siraj can play that role, but I think he needs to be a little more bold in the selection of bowlersHadin said.
Brad Hadin said that Ravindra Jadeja would not be needed in the team as Nitish Kumar Reddy can be taken in a shee for an attacker spinner. He expressed that even though Jadeja is good as a spinner, India needs to attack more.
,If (Nitish Kumar) plays Reddy, then you do not need to bring Jadeja -playing and attack spin options. I think it’s one thing that they have seen, especially away from home. I don’t think Jadeja may be effective. Yes, he is a good all-rounder, and he can play as another spinner at the other end. But I think they need to attack more, be ready to lose a test match with some inexperienced bowlers, but change your mindset in how about it.“He said.
The second test of the five -match series is scheduled to begin on June 2, and will be held in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
India’s Test Squad for England seriesArshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
England squad for 2 Tests: Ben Stokes (Captain), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook, Bridon Cars, Sam Cook, Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Jamie Overton, Oli Pope, Jo Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tong, Chris Vokes.
