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Ashwin Criticizes Team Management Over Kuldeep Yadav Omission in 4th T20I
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News18•15-10-2026, 21:30
Ashwin Criticizes Team Management Over Kuldeep Yadav Omission in 4th T20I
- •Ravichandran Ashwin expressed deep surprise over India leaving spinner Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing eleven for the fourth T20I against West Indies.
- •West Indies posted a massive 247/3 in the match, eventually leveling the series 2-2 ahead of the Bengaluru decider.
- •Ashwin argued that the Windies batters struggle against Kuldeep's variations and his presence could have saved 15-20 runs.
- •India opted for all-rounder Naman Dhir as the second spin option alongside Axar Patel, leaning towards more pace in their bowling attack.
- •Ashwin noted that blaming Kuldeep for the earlier loss in Ranchi was unfair and dropping him altogether lacked common sense.
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Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the management for omitting spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the playing eleven against West Indies, stating that West Indies batters struggle against his googly and leg-spin and his inclusion could have saved 15-20 runs.
West Indies scored a massive 247/3 in the fourth T20I, driven by Shai Hope's unbeaten century alongside strong contributions from Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford.
The series-deciding fifth T20I, with the series currently level at 2-2, is scheduled to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17.
