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Kuldeep Yadav Rested, Omitted from India's XI for Colombo Test
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:38 PM
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Left‑arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been rested and left out of India's playing XI for the upcoming Test in Colombo, sparking widespread discussion online.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, and left‑arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was not included in the playing eleven.
The omission was presented as a rest period for the 30‑year‑old bowler, who has been a regular feature in limited‑overs cricket this year. No injury was cited, and the decision aligns with the board’s workload‑management policy.
The move quickly went viral on social media, prompting fans and analysts to debate the rationale behind dropping a proven wicket‑taker ahead of a crucial overseas Test. Some pointed to the team's spin balance, while others questioned the timing.
Kuldeep Yadav remains part of the larger touring party and is expected to be available for the remaining matches of the series, pending fitness assessments.
The omission was presented as a rest period for the 30‑year‑old bowler, who has been a regular feature in limited‑overs cricket this year. No injury was cited, and the decision aligns with the board’s workload‑management policy.
The move quickly went viral on social media, prompting fans and analysts to debate the rationale behind dropping a proven wicket‑taker ahead of a crucial overseas Test. Some pointed to the team's spin balance, while others questioned the timing.
Kuldeep Yadav remains part of the larger touring party and is expected to be available for the remaining matches of the series, pending fitness assessments.